Surf Forecast
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666 FZUS51 KGYX 291028 SRFGYX Surf Zone Forecast for Maine National Weather Service Gray ME 628 AM EDT Wed May 29 2024 .For the ocean beaches of Maine and New Hampshire... NHZ014-292000- Coastal Rockingham- Including the beaches of Portsmouth and Hampton 628 AM EDT Wed May 29 2024 .TODAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. UV Index....................High. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 3 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... Hampton Beach............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:46 AM EDT. High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 04:49 PM EDT. .THURSDAY... Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 60s. Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Hampton Beach............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 11:41 AM EDT. High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 05:46 PM EDT. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. .SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest 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. $$ MEZ023-292000- Coastal York- Including the beaches of Old Orchard, Fortunes Rock, Wells, Ogunquit, and York 628 AM EDT Wed May 29 2024 .TODAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. UV Index....................Moderate. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 60s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 4 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... Old Orchard Beach........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:08 AM EDT. High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 04:35 PM EDT. Wells Beach..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:14 AM EDT. High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 04:40 PM EDT. .THURSDAY... Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the upper 50s. Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Old Orchard Beach........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 11:03 AM EDT. High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 05:32 PM EDT. Wells Beach..............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:10 AM EDT. High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 05:36 PM EDT. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. West winds around 10 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds around 5 mph. .SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. South 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. $$ MEZ024-292000- Coastal Cumberland- Including the beaches of Scarborough, Higgins, and Crescent 628 AM EDT Wed May 29 2024 .TODAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. UV Index....................Moderate. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon. Surf Height.................Around 4 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... Higgins Beach............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:08 AM EDT. High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 04:35 PM EDT. .THURSDAY... Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the mid 60s. Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Higgins Beach............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 11:03 AM EDT. High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 05:32 PM EDT. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. .SUNDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70. East 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. $$ MEZ025-292000- Sagadahoc- Including the beaches of Reid State Park and Popham 628 AM EDT Wed May 29 2024 .TODAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. UV Index....................Moderate. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the mid 60s. Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon. Surf Height.................4 to 5 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... Popham Beach.............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:42 AM EDT. High 7.8 feet (MLLW) 05:01 PM EDT. .THURSDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the mid 60s. Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Popham Beach.............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 11:37 AM EDT. High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 05:58 PM EDT. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. .SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly 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. $$ MEZ026-292000- Lincoln- Including the beaches of Pemaquid 628 AM EDT Wed May 29 2024 .TODAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. UV Index....................Moderate. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon. Surf Height.................Around 5 feet. Water Temperature...........51 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 0.0 feet (MLLW) 10:10 AM EDT. High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 04:30 PM EDT. .THURSDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the mid 60s. Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Pemaquid Beach...........Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 11:05 AM EDT. High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 05:27 PM EDT. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. .SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly 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. $$ MEZ027-292000- Knox- Including the beaches of Birch Point 628 AM EDT Wed May 29 2024 .TODAY... Weather.....................Sunny. UV Index....................Moderate. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 5 feet. Water Temperature...........50 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 -0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:07 AM EDT. High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 04:22 PM EDT. .THURSDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 60s. Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Birch Point Beach........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:03 AM EDT. High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 05:22 PM EDT. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. .SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest 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. $$ MEZ028-292000- Coastal Waldo- Including the beaches of Moose Point State Park 628 AM EDT Wed May 29 2024 .TODAY... Weather.....................Sunny. UV Index....................Moderate. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph. Surf Height.................Around 1 foot. Water Temperature...........50 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 0.1 feet (MLLW) 09:59 AM EDT. High 10.0 feet (MLLW) 04:18 PM EDT. .THURSDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 3 PM, then mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the mid 60s. Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph. Surf Height.................Around 1 foot. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Moose Point State Park...Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 10:55 AM EDT. High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 05:16 PM EDT. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. North winds around 5 mph. .SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North 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. $$