Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Caribou, ME

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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Caribou ME
225 PM EDT Sun May 19 2024

MEZ029-200815-
Coastal Hancock-
Including the beaches of Sand Beach
225 PM EDT Sun May 19 2024

.TOMORROW...
Rip Current Risk............Low.
Surf........................2 to 3 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....No Thunderstorm Risk.
UV Index**..................Very High.
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.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming south
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
None.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Low.
Surf........................Around 1 foot.
Thunderstorm Potential**....No Thunderstorm Risk.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
None.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 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

$$

MEZ030-200815-
Coastal Washington-
Including the beaches of Roque Bluffs
225 PM EDT Sun May 19 2024

.TOMORROW...
Rip Current Risk............Low.
Surf........................Around 2 feet, subsiding to around 1
                            foot in the afternoon.
Thunderstorm Potential**....No Thunderstorm Risk.
UV Index**..................Very High.
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.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming south
                            in the afternoon.
Tides...
None.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Low.
Surf........................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....No Thunderstorm Risk.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
None.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs around 60. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs around 60. Southwest 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


$$