Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Caribou, ME

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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Caribou ME
255 AM EDT Sat Jun 22 2024

MEZ029-222015-
Coastal Hancock-
Including the beaches of Sand Beach
255 AM EDT Sat Jun 22 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Low.
Surf........................Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....No Thunderstorm Risk.
UV Index**..................Low.
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.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Sand Beach...............High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 11:49 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 05:44 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Low.
Surf........................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Thunderstorm Risk is Limited.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Sand Beach...............Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 06:24 AM EDT.
                            High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 12:34 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height 4 to 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely. Highs
in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around 15 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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MEZ030-222015-
Coastal Washington-
Including the beaches of Roque Bluffs
255 AM EDT Sat Jun 22 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Low.
Surf........................Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....No Thunderstorm Risk.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........49 degrees. According to the USCG, when
                            the water temperature is below 50
                            degrees, the chance of immediate
                            incapacitation due to cold shock is
                            extremely high, and chances of survival
                            become severely diminished even with
                            the appropriate thermal protection.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Patchy fog. Scattered showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Roque Bluffs.............High 11.6 feet (MLLW) 11:50 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 05:55 PM EDT.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Low.
Surf........................Around 1 foot, building to around 2
                            feet in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....Thunderstorm Risk is Limited.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Areas of fog. Rain likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Roque Bluffs.............Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:26 AM EDT.
                            High 11.8 feet (MLLW) 12:35 PM EDT.

.MONDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Rain
likely. Highs around 60. South winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds around 10 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


$$