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Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Portland, ME
Issued by NWS Portland, ME
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Surf Zone Forecast for Maine
National Weather Service Gray ME
653 AM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024
.For the ocean beaches of Maine and New Hampshire...
NHZ014-172000-
Coastal Rockingham-
Including the beaches of Portsmouth and Hampton
653 AM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024
.TODAY...
Weather.....................Sunny.
UV Index....................Moderate.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........44 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 7.8 feet (MLLW) 07:19 AM EDT.
Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 02:09 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Hampton Beach............High 7.8 feet (MLLW) 08:22 AM EDT.
Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 03:06 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs around 50.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
West 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.
$$
MEZ023-172000-
Coastal York-
Including the beaches of Old Orchard, Fortunes Rock, Wells, Ogunquit,
and York
653 AM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024
.TODAY...
Weather.....................Sunny.
UV Index....................Moderate.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........44 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 8.4 feet (MLLW) 07:05 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 01:31 PM EDT.
Wells Beach..............High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 07:11 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 01:37 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Old Orchard Beach........High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 08:08 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 02:28 PM EDT.
Wells Beach..............High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 08:13 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 02:33 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid
40s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
West 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.
$$
MEZ024-172000-
Coastal Cumberland-
Including the beaches of Scarborough, Higgins, and Crescent
653 AM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024
.TODAY...
Weather.....................Sunny.
UV Index....................Moderate.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........44 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 8.4 feet (MLLW) 07:05 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 01:31 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Higgins Beach............High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 08:08 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 02:28 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
upper 40s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
West 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.
$$
MEZ025-172000-
Sagadahoc-
Including the beaches of Reid State Park and Popham
653 AM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024
.TODAY...
Weather.....................Sunny.
UV Index....................Moderate.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........43 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 7.6 feet (MLLW) 07:31 AM EDT.
Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 02:05 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Popham Beach.............High 7.5 feet (MLLW) 08:34 AM EDT.
Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 03:02 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
upper 40s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
West 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.
$$
MEZ026-172000-
Lincoln-
Including the beaches of Pemaquid
653 AM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024
.TODAY...
Weather.....................Sunny.
UV Index....................Moderate.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Water Temperature...........43 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 8.4 feet (MLLW) 07:00 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 01:33 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Pemaquid Beach...........High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 08:03 AM EDT.
Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 02:30 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the
upper 40s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s.
West 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.
$$
MEZ027-172000-
Knox-
Including the beaches of Birch Point
653 AM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024
.TODAY...
Weather.....................Sunny.
UV Index....................Moderate.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............Around 50.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Water Temperature...........43 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 9.6 feet (MLLW) 07:01 AM EDT.
Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 01:24 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the upper 40s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Birch Point Beach........High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 08:00 AM EDT.
Low 1.0 feet (MLLW) 02:19 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 50. West
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.
$$
MEZ028-172000-
Coastal Waldo-
Including the beaches of Moose Point State Park
653 AM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024
.TODAY...
Weather.....................Sunny.
UV Index....................Moderate.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........43 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 9.5 feet (MLLW) 06:54 AM EDT.
Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 01:17 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...
Weather.....................Sunny.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Moose Point State Park...High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 07:55 AM EDT.
Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 02:13 PM EDT.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
40s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. West 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.
$$
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