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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Caribou ME
201 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

MEZ029-182000-
Coastal Hancock-
Including the beaches of Sand Beach
201 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Low.
Surf........................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
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.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Sand Beach...............High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 06:51 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 12:53 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Low.
Surf........................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Sand Beach...............High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 07:59 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 02:01 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 7 to 9 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.

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Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/car

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MEZ030-182000-
Coastal Washington-
Including the beaches of Roque Bluffs
201 AM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Low.
Surf........................Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
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.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Roque Bluffs.............High 11.2 feet (MLLW) 06:45 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 12:55 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Low.
Surf........................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
                            southwest around 5 mph in the
                            afternoon.
Tides...
   Roque Bluffs.............High 11.2 feet (MLLW) 07:51 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 02:01 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs around 60. East winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/car


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