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426 FZUS51 KGYX 120655 SRFGYX Surf Zone Forecast for Maine National Weather Service Gray ME 255 AM EDT Wed Jun 12 2024 .For the ocean beaches of Maine and New Hampshire... NHZ014-122015- Coastal Rockingham- Including the beaches of Portsmouth and Hampton 255 AM EDT Wed Jun 12 2024 .TODAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers. UV Index....................High. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Surf Height.................Around 1 foot. Water Temperature...........59 degrees. According to the USCG, when the water temperature is below 60 degrees, the average submerged person could lose dexterity within minutes and be unable to accomplish simple tasks like buckling a life jacket or operating a radio. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Hampton Beach............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:52 AM EDT. High 7.7 feet (MLLW) 04:55 PM EDT. .THURSDAY... Weather.....................Sunny. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Hampton Beach............Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 11:39 AM EDT. High 7.7 feet (MLLW) 05:43 PM EDT. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 10 mph. .SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - A low risk of rip currents implies that wind and wave conditions are not expected to support the development of enhanced rip currents. However, rip currents are always possible, especially near jetties and other structures. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * Moderate Risk - A moderate risk of rip currents implies that individuals planning to enter the surf should check with local beach patrols first. Be sure to swim within sight of a life guard, and never alone or at night. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - A high risk of rip currents means dangerous and potentially life threatening conditions exist for all people entering the surf. People visiting the beaches should stay out of the high surf. $$ MEZ023-122015- Coastal York- Including the beaches of Old Orchard, Fortunes Rock, Wells, Ogunquit, and York 255 AM EDT Wed Jun 12 2024 .TODAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. UV Index....................Moderate. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the mid 60s. Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Water Temperature...........56 degrees. According to the USCG, when the water temperature is below 60 degrees, the average submerged person could lose dexterity within minutes and be unable to accomplish simple tasks like buckling a life jacket or operating a radio. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Old Orchard Beach........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:14 AM EDT. High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 04:41 PM EDT. Wells Beach..............Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:22 AM EDT. High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 04:43 PM EDT. .THURSDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Old Orchard Beach........Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 11:01 AM EDT. High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 05:29 PM EDT. Wells Beach..............Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 11:10 AM EDT. High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 05:30 PM EDT. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. North winds around 10 mph. .SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - A low risk of rip currents implies that wind and wave conditions are not expected to support the development of enhanced rip currents. However, rip currents are always possible, especially near jetties and other structures. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * Moderate Risk - A moderate risk of rip currents implies that individuals planning to enter the surf should check with local beach patrols first. Be sure to swim within sight of a life guard, and never alone or at night. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - A high risk of rip currents means dangerous and potentially life threatening conditions exist for all people entering the surf. People visiting the beaches should stay out of the high surf. $$ MEZ024-122015- Coastal Cumberland- Including the beaches of Scarborough, Higgins, and Crescent 255 AM EDT Wed Jun 12 2024 .TODAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers. UV Index....................Moderate. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Water Temperature...........55 degrees. According to the USCG, when the water temperature is below 60 degrees, the average submerged person could lose dexterity within minutes and be unable to accomplish simple tasks like buckling a life jacket or operating a radio. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Higgins Beach............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:14 AM EDT. High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 04:41 PM EDT. .THURSDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Higgins Beach............Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 11:01 AM EDT. High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 05:29 PM EDT. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 10 mph. .SUNDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds around 5 mph. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - A low risk of rip currents implies that wind and wave conditions are not expected to support the development of enhanced rip currents. However, rip currents are always possible, especially near jetties and other structures. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * Moderate Risk - A moderate risk of rip currents implies that individuals planning to enter the surf should check with local beach patrols first. Be sure to swim within sight of a life guard, and never alone or at night. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - A high risk of rip currents means dangerous and potentially life threatening conditions exist for all people entering the surf. People visiting the beaches should stay out of the high surf. $$ MEZ025-122015- Sagadahoc- Including the beaches of Reid State Park and Popham 255 AM EDT Wed Jun 12 2024 .TODAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A slight chance of showers. UV Index....................Moderate. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the mid 60s. Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Water Temperature...........54 degrees. According to the USCG, when the water temperature is below 60 degrees, the average submerged person could lose dexterity within minutes and be unable to accomplish simple tasks like buckling a life jacket or operating a radio. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Popham Beach.............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:48 AM EDT. High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 05:07 PM EDT. .THURSDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Popham Beach.............Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 11:35 AM EDT. High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 05:55 PM EDT. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 10 mph. .SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 70. West winds around 5 mph. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - A low risk of rip currents implies that wind and wave conditions are not expected to support the development of enhanced rip currents. However, rip currents are always possible, especially near jetties and other structures. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * Moderate Risk - A moderate risk of rip currents implies that individuals planning to enter the surf should check with local beach patrols first. Be sure to swim within sight of a life guard, and never alone or at night. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - A high risk of rip currents means dangerous and potentially life threatening conditions exist for all people entering the surf. People visiting the beaches should stay out of the high surf. $$ MEZ026-122015- Lincoln- Including the beaches of Pemaquid 255 AM EDT Wed Jun 12 2024 .TODAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers. UV Index....................Moderate. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the mid 60s. Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Water Temperature...........53 degrees. According to the USCG, when the water temperature is below 60 degrees, the average submerged person could lose dexterity within minutes and be unable to accomplish simple tasks like buckling a life jacket or operating a radio. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Pemaquid Beach...........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:16 AM EDT. High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 04:36 PM EDT. .THURSDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Pemaquid Beach...........Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 11:03 AM EDT. High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 05:24 PM EDT. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 10 mph. .SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds around 5 mph. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - A low risk of rip currents implies that wind and wave conditions are not expected to support the development of enhanced rip currents. However, rip currents are always possible, especially near jetties and other structures. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * Moderate Risk - A moderate risk of rip currents implies that individuals planning to enter the surf should check with local beach patrols first. Be sure to swim within sight of a life guard, and never alone or at night. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - A high risk of rip currents means dangerous and potentially life threatening conditions exist for all people entering the surf. People visiting the beaches should stay out of the high surf. $$ MEZ027-122015- Knox- Including the beaches of Birch Point 255 AM EDT Wed Jun 12 2024 .TODAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy dense fog. UV Index....................Moderate. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 60s. Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Water Temperature...........52 degrees. According to the USCG, when the water temperature is below 60 degrees, the average submerged person could lose dexterity within minutes and be unable to accomplish simple tasks like buckling a life jacket or operating a radio. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Birch Point Beach........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:14 AM EDT. High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 04:38 PM EDT. .THURSDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the mid 60s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Birch Point Beach........Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 11:02 AM EDT. High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 05:27 PM EDT. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around 15 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. North winds around 10 mph. .SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds around 5 mph. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - A low risk of rip currents implies that wind and wave conditions are not expected to support the development of enhanced rip currents. However, rip currents are always possible, especially near jetties and other structures. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * Moderate Risk - A moderate risk of rip currents implies that individuals planning to enter the surf should check with local beach patrols first. Be sure to swim within sight of a life guard, and never alone or at night. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - A high risk of rip currents means dangerous and potentially life threatening conditions exist for all people entering the surf. People visiting the beaches should stay out of the high surf. $$ MEZ028-122015- Coastal Waldo- Including the beaches of Moose Point State Park 255 AM EDT Wed Jun 12 2024 .TODAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A chance of showers. UV Index....................Moderate. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the mid 60s. Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph. Surf Height.................Around 1 foot. Water Temperature...........52 degrees. According to the USCG, when the water temperature is below 60 degrees, the average submerged person could lose dexterity within minutes and be unable to accomplish simple tasks like buckling a life jacket or operating a radio. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Moose Point State Park...Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 10:04 AM EDT. High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 04:23 PM EDT. .THURSDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 1 foot. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Moose Point State Park...Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 10:52 AM EDT. High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 05:12 PM EDT. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds around 15 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 10 mph. .SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - A low risk of rip currents implies that wind and wave conditions are not expected to support the development of enhanced rip currents. However, rip currents are always possible, especially near jetties and other structures. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * Moderate Risk - A moderate risk of rip currents implies that individuals planning to enter the surf should check with local beach patrols first. Be sure to swim within sight of a life guard, and never alone or at night. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - A high risk of rip currents means dangerous and potentially life threatening conditions exist for all people entering the surf. People visiting the beaches should stay out of the high surf. $$