Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Portland, ME

Home |  Current Version |  Previous Version |  Text Only |  Print | Product List |  Glossary Off
Versions: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
342 FZUS51 KGYX 070619 SRFGYX Surf Zone Forecast for Maine National Weather Service Gray ME 219 AM EDT Tue May 7 2024 .For the ocean beaches of Maine and New Hampshire... NHZ014-072000- Coastal Rockingham- Including the beaches of Portsmouth and Hampton 219 AM EDT Tue May 7 2024 .TODAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. UV Index....................High. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Water Temperature...........48 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 9.3 feet (MLLW) 11:20 AM EDT. Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:36 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny until 8 AM, then cloudy. Showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Thunderstorm Potential......Low. Implies that there is little chance of thunderstorms. High Temperature............In the lower 50s. Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Hampton Beach............Low -1.4 feet (MLLW) 06:15 AM EDT. High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 12:13 PM EDT. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely. Highs around 50. Northeast winds around 10 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 50s. North 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. $$ MEZ023-072000- Coastal York- Including the beaches of Old Orchard, Fortunes Rock, Wells, Ogunquit, and York 219 AM EDT Tue May 7 2024 .TODAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. UV Index....................High. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............Around 60. Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Water Temperature...........48 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 9.9 feet (MLLW) 11:06 AM EDT. Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:58 PM EDT. Wells Beach..............High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 11:13 AM EDT. Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:07 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers. Thunderstorm Potential......Low. Implies that there is little chance of thunderstorms. High Temperature............In the upper 40s. Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, increasing to southeast around 15 mph in the afternoon. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Old Orchard Beach........High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 11:59 AM EDT. Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:48 PM EDT. Wells Beach..............High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 12:06 PM EDT. Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:56 PM EDT. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely. Highs in the upper 40s. Northeast winds around 15 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs around 50. North winds around 15 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. $$ MEZ024-072000- Coastal Cumberland- Including the beaches of Scarborough, Higgins, and Crescent 219 AM EDT Tue May 7 2024 .TODAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. UV Index....................High. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the mid 60s. Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Water Temperature...........48 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 9.9 feet (MLLW) 11:06 AM EDT. Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:58 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny until 2 PM, then cloudy. Showers. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 50s. Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Higgins Beach............High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 11:59 AM EDT. Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:48 PM EDT. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely. Highs around 50. Northeast winds around 15 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 50s. North 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. $$ MEZ025-072000- Sagadahoc- Including the beaches of Reid State Park and Popham 219 AM EDT Tue May 7 2024 .TODAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. UV Index....................High. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the mid 60s. Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming west in the afternoon. 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... Popham Beach.............High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 11:32 AM EDT. Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:32 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny until 2 PM, then cloudy. Showers. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 50s. Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Popham Beach.............Low -1.4 feet (MLLW) 06:11 AM EDT. High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 12:25 PM EDT. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs around 50. Northeast winds around 10 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 50s. North 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. $$ MEZ026-072000- Lincoln- Including the beaches of Pemaquid 219 AM EDT Tue May 7 2024 .TODAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. UV Index....................High. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the mid 60s. Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon. 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... Pemaquid Beach...........High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 11:01 AM EDT. Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:00 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 50s. Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Pemaquid Beach...........High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 11:54 AM EDT. Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:50 PM EDT. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs around 50. Northeast winds around 15 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 50s. North 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. $$ MEZ027-072000- Knox- Including the beaches of Birch Point 219 AM EDT Tue May 7 2024 .TODAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. UV Index....................High. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the mid 60s. Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon. 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... Birch Point Beach........High 11.1 feet (MLLW) 11:00 AM EDT. Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:59 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 50s. Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Birch Point Beach........High 11.0 feet (MLLW) 11:53 AM EDT. Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:49 PM EDT. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 40s. Northeast winds around 15 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs around 50. North 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. $$ MEZ028-072000- Coastal Waldo- Including the beaches of Moose Point State Park 219 AM EDT Tue May 7 2024 .TODAY... Weather.....................Sunny. UV Index....................High. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 1 foot. 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... Moose Point State Park...High 11.5 feet (MLLW) 10:53 AM EDT. Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:53 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 12 PM, then mostly cloudy. Showers likely. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 50s. Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 1 foot. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Moose Point State Park...High 11.5 feet (MLLW) 11:44 AM EDT. Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:42 PM EDT. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs around 50. Northeast winds around 10 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs around 50. North 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. $$