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FZUS51 KGYX 241427
SRFGYX
SURF ZONE FORECAST FOR MAINE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAY ME
1026 AM EDT WED APR 24 2024
FOR THE OCEAN BEACHES OF MAINE AND NEW HAMPSHIRE
NHZ014-242000-
COASTAL ROCKINGHAM-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF PORTSMOUTH AND HAMPTON
1026 AM EDT WED APR 24 2024
REST OF TODAY
WEATHER.....................CLOUDY UNTIL 3 PM, THEN PARTLY SUNNY.
SCATTERED SHOWERS.
UV INDEX....................LOW.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 50S.
WINDS.......................SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.
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*...........MODERATE.
TIDES...
HAMPTON BEACH............HIGH 8.1 FEET (MLLW) 12:42 PM EDT.
THURSDAY
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 50.
WINDS.......................NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH, BECOMING
SOUTHWEST IN THE AFTERNOON.
SURF HEIGHT.................3 TO 4 FEET.
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.
TIDES...
HAMPTON BEACH............LOW 0.1 FEET (MLLW) 07:20 AM EDT.
HIGH 8.0 FEET (MLLW) 01:17 PM EDT.
FRIDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S.
EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE
UPPER 50S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. MOSTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE
OF SHOWERS. 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.
MEZ023-242000-
COASTAL YORK-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF OLD ORCHARD, FORTUNES ROCK, WELLS, OGUNQUIT,
AND YORK
1026 AM EDT WED APR 24 2024
REST OF TODAY
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS.
UV INDEX....................LOW.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 50.
WINDS.......................SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.
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*...........MODERATE.
TIDES...
OLD ORCHARD BEACH........HIGH 8.6 FEET (MLLW) 12:28 PM EDT.
WELLS BEACH..............HIGH 8.6 FEET (MLLW) 12:30 PM EDT.
THURSDAY
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 40S.
WINDS.......................NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH, BECOMING
SOUTHWEST IN THE AFTERNOON.
SURF HEIGHT.................4 TO 6 FEET.
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........MODERATE.
TIDES...
OLD ORCHARD BEACH........LOW 0.1 FEET (MLLW) 06:42 AM EDT.
HIGH 8.5 FEET (MLLW) 01:03 PM EDT.
WELLS BEACH..............LOW 0.1 FEET (MLLW) 06:48 AM EDT.
HIGH 8.5 FEET (MLLW) 01:07 PM EDT.
FRIDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S.
SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID
50S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. MOSTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE
OF SHOWERS. 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.
MEZ024-242000-
COASTAL CUMBERLAND-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF SCARBOROUGH, HIGGINS, AND CRESCENT
1026 AM EDT WED APR 24 2024
REST OF TODAY
WEATHER.....................CLOUDY. NUMEROUS SHOWERS.
UV INDEX....................LOW.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 50.
WINDS.......................SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.
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*...........MODERATE.
TIDES...
HIGGINS BEACH............HIGH 8.6 FEET (MLLW) 12:28 PM EDT.
THURSDAY
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 40S.
WINDS.......................WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................4 TO 5 FEET.
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........MODERATE.
TIDES...
HIGGINS BEACH............LOW 0.1 FEET (MLLW) 06:42 AM EDT.
HIGH 8.5 FEET (MLLW) 01:03 PM EDT.
FRIDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 1 FOOT. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S.
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 1 FOOT. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S.
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE
OF SHOWERS. 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.
MEZ025-242000-
SAGADAHOC-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF REID STATE PARK AND POPHAM
1026 AM EDT WED APR 24 2024
REST OF TODAY
WEATHER.....................CLOUDY. NUMEROUS SHOWERS.
UV INDEX....................LOW.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 40S.
WINDS.......................SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................3 TO 4 FEET.
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...
POPHAM BEACH.............HIGH 7.8 FEET (MLLW) 12:54 PM EDT.
THURSDAY
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 40S.
WINDS.......................NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................4 TO 5 FEET.
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.
TIDES...
POPHAM BEACH.............LOW 0.1 FEET (MLLW) 07:16 AM EDT.
HIGH 7.7 FEET (MLLW) 01:29 PM EDT.
FRIDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S.
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S.
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. MOSTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE
OF SHOWERS. 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.
MEZ026-242000-
LINCOLN-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF PEMAQUID
1026 AM EDT WED APR 24 2024
REST OF TODAY
WEATHER.....................CLOUDY. NUMEROUS SHOWERS.
UV INDEX....................LOW.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 40S.
WINDS.......................SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................4 TO 5 FEET.
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*...........MODERATE.
TIDES...
PEMAQUID BEACH...........HIGH 8.6 FEET (MLLW) 12:23 PM EDT.
THURSDAY
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 40S.
WINDS.......................NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................3 TO 5 FEET.
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.
TIDES...
PEMAQUID BEACH...........LOW 0.1 FEET (MLLW) 06:44 AM EDT.
HIGH 8.5 FEET (MLLW) 12:58 PM EDT.
FRIDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S.
WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S.
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. MOSTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE
OF SHOWERS. 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.
MEZ027-242000-
KNOX-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF BIRCH POINT
1026 AM EDT WED APR 24 2024
REST OF TODAY
WEATHER.....................CLOUDY. SHOWERS.
UV INDEX....................LOW.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE MID 40S.
WINDS.......................SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................3 TO 4 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*...........MODERATE.
TIDES...
BIRCH POINT BEACH........HIGH 9.5 FEET (MLLW) 12:16 PM EDT.
THURSDAY
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 40S.
WINDS.......................NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................3 TO 4 FEET.
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.
TIDES...
BIRCH POINT BEACH........LOW 0.3 FEET (MLLW) 06:39 AM EDT.
HIGH 9.4 FEET (MLLW) 12:49 PM EDT.
FRIDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S.
WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S.
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. MOSTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE
OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 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.
MEZ028-242000-
COASTAL WALDO-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF MOOSE POINT STATE PARK
1026 AM EDT WED APR 24 2024
REST OF TODAY
WEATHER.....................CLOUDY. NUMEROUS SHOWERS.
UV INDEX....................LOW.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE MID 40S.
WINDS.......................SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 1 FOOT.
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...
MOOSE POINT STATE PARK...HIGH 10.0 FEET (MLLW) 12:11 PM EDT.
THURSDAY
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 40S.
WINDS.......................NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 1 FOOT.
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.
TIDES...
MOOSE POINT STATE PARK...LOW 0.2 FEET (MLLW) 06:33 AM EDT.
HIGH 9.9 FEET (MLLW) 12:46 PM EDT.
FRIDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S.
WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S.
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. MOSTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE
OF SHOWERS. 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.
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