Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Portland, ME
Issued by NWS Portland, ME
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037 FZUS51 KGYX 092122 SRFGYX Surf Zone Forecast for Maine National Weather Service Gray ME 522 PM EDT Thu May 9 2024 .For the ocean beaches of Maine and New Hampshire... NHZ014-092230- Coastal Rockingham- Including the beaches of Portsmouth and Hampton 522 PM EDT Thu May 9 2024 .REST OF TODAY... Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. UV Index....................UVI Unavailable. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the upper 50s. Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Water Temperature...........50 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. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Hampton Beach............High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 01:04 PM EDT. .FRIDAY... Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 50s. Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Hampton Beach............Low -1.2 feet (MLLW) 07:56 AM EDT. High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 01:55 PM EDT. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. .SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 50s. East winds around 5 mph. .MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. South 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. $$ MEZ023-092230- Coastal York- Including the beaches of Old Orchard, Fortunes Rock, Wells, Ogunquit, and York 522 PM EDT Thu May 9 2024 .REST OF TODAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers. UV Index....................UVI Unavailable. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the mid 50s. Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Water Temperature...........50 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. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Old Orchard Beach........High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 12:50 PM EDT. Wells Beach..............High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 12:57 PM EDT. .FRIDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 50s. Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Old Orchard Beach........Low -1.3 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM EDT. High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 01:41 PM EDT. Wells Beach..............Low -1.2 feet (MLLW) 07:25 AM EDT. High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 01:48 PM EDT. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. .SUNDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs around 50. Northeast winds around 10 mph. .MONDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. South 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. $$ MEZ024-092230- Coastal Cumberland- Including the beaches of Scarborough, Higgins, and Crescent 522 PM EDT Thu May 9 2024 .REST OF TODAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers. UV Index....................UVI Unavailable. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the mid 50s. Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 2 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 9.7 feet (MLLW) 12:50 PM EDT. .FRIDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 50s. Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Higgins Beach............Low -1.3 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM EDT. High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 01:41 PM EDT. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. East winds around 10 mph. .SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. .MONDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. South 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. $$ MEZ025-092230- Sagadahoc- Including the beaches of Reid State Park and Popham 522 PM EDT Thu May 9 2024 .REST OF TODAY... Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. UV Index....................UVI Unavailable. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the mid 50s. Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 2 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... Popham Beach.............High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 01:16 PM EDT. .FRIDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 50s. Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Popham Beach.............Low -1.1 feet (MLLW) 07:52 AM EDT. High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 02:07 PM EDT. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. East winds around 10 mph. .SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. .MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. South 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. $$ MEZ026-092230- Lincoln- Including the beaches of Pemaquid 522 PM EDT Thu May 9 2024 .REST OF TODAY... Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. UV Index....................UVI Unavailable. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the mid 50s. Winds.......................North 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... Pemaquid Beach...........High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 12:45 PM EDT. .FRIDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the mid 50s. Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Pemaquid Beach...........Low -1.3 feet (MLLW) 07:20 AM EDT. High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 01:36 PM EDT. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. East winds around 10 mph. .SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 50s. East winds around 5 mph. .MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. South 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. $$ MEZ027-092230- Knox- Including the beaches of Birch Point 522 PM EDT Thu May 9 2024 .REST OF TODAY... Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. UV Index....................UVI Unavailable. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 50s. Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 3 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 10.8 feet (MLLW) 12:45 PM EDT. .FRIDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 50s. Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Birch Point Beach........Low -1.4 feet (MLLW) 07:19 AM EDT. High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 01:37 PM EDT. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs around 50. Northeast winds around 10 mph. .SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. .MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s. South 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. $$ MEZ028-092230- Coastal Waldo- Including the beaches of Moose Point State Park 522 PM EDT Thu May 9 2024 .REST OF TODAY... Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. UV Index....................UVI Unavailable. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 50s. Winds.......................North winds around 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 11.3 feet (MLLW) 12:35 PM EDT. .FRIDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the mid 50s. Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 1 foot. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Moose Point State Park...Low -1.4 feet (MLLW) 07:09 AM EDT. High 10.9 feet (MLLW) 01:25 PM EDT. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. .SUNDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 50s. North winds around 5 mph. .MONDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. South 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. $$