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629 FZUS51 KGYX 032314 SRFGYX Surf Zone Forecast for Maine National Weather Service Gray ME 713 PM EDT Fri May 3 2024 .For the ocean beaches of Maine and New Hampshire... NHZ014-040800- Coastal Rockingham- Including the beaches of Portsmouth and Hampton 713 PM EDT Fri May 3 2024 .SATURDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. UV Index....................High. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 50s. Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Water Temperature...........46 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. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Hampton Beach............High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 08:27 AM EDT. Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 03:01 PM EDT. .SUNDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny until 2 PM, then cloudy. Patchy fog. A chance of showers. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the upper 40s. Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Hampton Beach............High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 09:29 AM EDT. Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:56 PM EDT. .MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Warmer. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph. .TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Cooler. Highs in the mid 50s. East 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. $$ MEZ023-040800- Coastal York- Including the beaches of Old Orchard, Fortunes Rock, Wells, Ogunquit, and York 713 PM EDT Fri May 3 2024 .SATURDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. UV Index....................High. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............Around 50. Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Water Temperature...........47 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. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Old Orchard Beach........High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 08:13 AM EDT. Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:23 PM EDT. Wells Beach..............High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 08:20 AM EDT. Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 02:30 PM EDT. .SUNDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny until 4 PM, then cloudy. Patchy fog. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the upper 40s. Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Old Orchard Beach........High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 09:15 AM EDT. Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:18 PM EDT. Wells Beach..............High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 09:21 AM EDT. Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:25 PM EDT. .MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Not as cool. Highs in the upper 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph. .TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 60. South winds around 10 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 50s. East 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. $$ MEZ024-040800- Coastal Cumberland- Including the beaches of Scarborough, Higgins, and Crescent 713 PM EDT Fri May 3 2024 .SATURDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. UV Index....................High. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 50s. Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Water Temperature...........46 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. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Higgins Beach............High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 08:13 AM EDT. Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:23 PM EDT. .SUNDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny until 4 PM, then cloudy. Patchy fog. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............Around 50. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Higgins Beach............High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 09:15 AM EDT. Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:18 PM EDT. .MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Not as cool. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph. .TUESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. West winds around 10 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 50s. East 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. $$ MEZ025-040800- Sagadahoc- Including the beaches of Reid State Park and Popham 713 PM EDT Fri May 3 2024 .SATURDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. UV Index....................High. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 50s. Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Water Temperature...........46 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. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Popham Beach.............High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 08:39 AM EDT. Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:57 PM EDT. .SUNDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny until 4 PM, then cloudy. Patchy fog. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the upper 40s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2 feet in the afternoon. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Popham Beach.............High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 09:41 AM EDT. Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:52 PM EDT. .MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs in the upper 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph. .TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. West winds around 5 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 50s. East 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. $$ MEZ026-040800- Lincoln- Including the beaches of Pemaquid 713 PM EDT Fri May 3 2024 .SATURDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. UV Index....................High. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 50s. Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Water Temperature...........46 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. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Pemaquid Beach...........High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 08:08 AM EDT. Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:25 PM EDT. .SUNDAY... Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the upper 40s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2 feet in the afternoon. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Pemaquid Beach...........High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 09:10 AM EDT. Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 03:20 PM EDT. .MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Not as cool. Highs around 60. Southwest winds around 10 mph. .TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. West winds around 10 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 50s. East 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. $$ MEZ027-040800- Knox- Including the beaches of Birch Point 713 PM EDT Fri May 3 2024 .SATURDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. UV Index....................High. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 50s. Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2 feet in the afternoon. Water Temperature...........45 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. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Birch Point Beach........High 10.6 feet (MLLW) 08:04 AM EDT. Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 02:22 PM EDT. .SUNDAY... Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the upper 40s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2 feet in the afternoon. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Birch Point Beach........High 10.9 feet (MLLW) 09:06 AM EDT. Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:17 PM EDT. .MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Highs in the upper 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph. .TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. West winds around 10 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 50s. East 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. $$ MEZ028-040800- Coastal Waldo- Including the beaches of Moose Point State Park 713 PM EDT Fri May 3 2024 .SATURDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. UV Index....................High. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the mid 50s. Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Surf Height.................Around 1 foot. Water Temperature...........45 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. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Moose Point State Park...High 10.8 feet (MLLW) 08:02 AM EDT. Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 02:15 PM EDT. .SUNDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny until 11 AM, then cloudy. Patchy fog. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 50s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 1 foot. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Moose Point State Park...High 11.1 feet (MLLW) 09:02 AM EDT. Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:11 PM EDT. .MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Not as cool. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph. .TUESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. West winds around 10 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 50s. East 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. $$