678  
FZUS51 KGYX 210341  
SRFGYX  
 
SURF ZONE FORECAST FOR MAINE  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAY ME  
1141 PM EDT MON APR 20 2026  
   
FOR THE OCEAN BEACHES OF MAINE AND NEW HAMPSHIRE
 
 
NHZ014-210800-  
COASTAL ROCKINGHAM-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF PORTSMOUTH AND HAMPTON  
1141 PM EDT MON APR 20 2026  
   
TUESDAY
 
 
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
UV INDEX....................HIGH.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE MID 40S.  
WINDS.......................NORTH 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............LOW -1.1 FEET (MLLW) 09:15 AM EDT.  
HIGH 8.6 FEET (MLLW) 03:14 PM EDT.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF  
SHOWERS.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE MID 40S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 2 FEET.  
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
TIDES...  
HAMPTON BEACH............LOW -0.6 FEET (MLLW) 10:13 AM EDT.  
HIGH 8.2 FEET (MLLW) 04:16 PM EDT.  
   
THURSDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. PARTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE  
OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
FRIDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 1 FOOT. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER  
50S. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 1 FOOT. MOSTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE  
OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. EAST WINDS AROUND 5 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.  
 

 
 
MEZ023-210800-  
COASTAL YORK-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF OLD ORCHARD, FORTUNES ROCK, WELLS, OGUNQUIT,  
AND YORK  
1141 PM EDT MON APR 20 2026  
   
TUESDAY
 
 
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
UV INDEX....................MODERATE.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 40S.  
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...  
OLD ORCHARD BEACH........LOW -1.1 FEET (MLLW) 08:37 AM EDT.  
HIGH 9.2 FEET (MLLW) 03:00 PM EDT.  
WELLS BEACH..............LOW -1.1 FEET (MLLW) 08:44 AM EDT.  
HIGH 9.1 FEET (MLLW) 03:07 PM EDT.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN  
SHOWERS.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE MID 40S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 2 FEET.  
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
TIDES...  
OLD ORCHARD BEACH........LOW -0.7 FEET (MLLW) 09:35 AM EDT.  
HIGH 8.8 FEET (MLLW) 04:02 PM EDT.  
WELLS BEACH..............LOW -0.6 FEET (MLLW) 09:43 AM EDT.  
HIGH 8.7 FEET (MLLW) 04:07 PM EDT.  
   
THURSDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. PARTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE  
OF SHOWERS. HIGHS AROUND 50. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
FRIDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
40S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 1 FOOT. MOSTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE  
OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. EAST WINDS AROUND 5 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.  
 

 
 
MEZ024-210800-  
COASTAL CUMBERLAND-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF SCARBOROUGH, HIGGINS, AND CRESCENT  
1141 PM EDT MON APR 20 2026  
   
TUESDAY
 
 
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
UV INDEX....................MODERATE.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE MID 40S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH, BECOMING  
SOUTH 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...  
HIGGINS BEACH............LOW -1.1 FEET (MLLW) 08:37 AM EDT.  
HIGH 9.2 FEET (MLLW) 03:00 PM EDT.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF RAIN  
SHOWERS.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE MID 40S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 2 FEET.  
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
TIDES...  
HIGGINS BEACH............LOW -0.7 FEET (MLLW) 09:35 AM EDT.  
HIGH 8.8 FEET (MLLW) 04:02 PM EDT.  
   
THURSDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 1 FOOT. PARTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE  
OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
FRIDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 1 FOOT. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 50.  
NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 1 FOOT. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE  
UPPER 40S. EAST WINDS AROUND 5 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.  
 

 
 
MEZ025-210800-  
SAGADAHOC-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF REID STATE PARK AND POPHAM  
1141 PM EDT MON APR 20 2026  
   
TUESDAY
 
 
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
UV INDEX....................MODERATE.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 40S.  
WINDS.......................NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH, BECOMING  
SOUTH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 2 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.............LOW -1.0 FEET (MLLW) 09:11 AM EDT.  
HIGH 8.3 FEET (MLLW) 03:26 PM EDT.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN  
SHOWERS.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE MID 40S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 2 FEET.  
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
TIDES...  
POPHAM BEACH.............LOW -0.6 FEET (MLLW) 10:09 AM EDT.  
HIGH 8.0 FEET (MLLW) 04:28 PM EDT.  
   
THURSDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF  
SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
FRIDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
40S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 1 FOOT. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE  
UPPER 40S. EAST WINDS AROUND 5 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.  
 

 
 
MEZ026-210800-  
LINCOLN-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF PEMAQUID  
1141 PM EDT MON APR 20 2026  
   
TUESDAY
 
 
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
UV INDEX....................MODERATE.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 40S.  
WINDS.......................NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH, BECOMING  
SOUTH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 2 FEET.  
WATER TEMPERATURE...........42 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...........LOW -1.1 FEET (MLLW) 08:39 AM EDT.  
HIGH 9.2 FEET (MLLW) 02:55 PM EDT.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN  
SHOWERS.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE MID 40S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................2 TO 3 FEET.  
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
TIDES...  
PEMAQUID BEACH...........LOW -0.7 FEET (MLLW) 09:37 AM EDT.  
HIGH 8.8 FEET (MLLW) 03:57 PM EDT.  
   
THURSDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF  
SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
FRIDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 50.  
NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 1 FOOT. SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 50. EAST  
WINDS AROUND 5 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.  
 

 
 
MEZ027-210800-  
KNOX-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF BIRCH POINT  
1141 PM EDT MON APR 20 2026  
   
TUESDAY
 
 
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
UV INDEX....................MODERATE.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 40S.  
WINDS.......................NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH, BECOMING  
SOUTH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
SURF HEIGHT.................2 TO 3 FEET.  
WATER TEMPERATURE...........41 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........LOW -1.3 FEET (MLLW) 08:38 AM EDT.  
HIGH 10.2 FEET (MLLW) 02:53 PM EDT.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 40S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................2 TO 3 FEET.  
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
TIDES...  
BIRCH POINT BEACH........LOW -0.9 FEET (MLLW) 09:37 AM EDT.  
HIGH 9.9 FEET (MLLW) 03:55 PM EDT.  
   
THURSDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF  
SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE MID 40S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
FRIDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
40S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 1 FOOT. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S.  
NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 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.  
 

 
 
MEZ028-210800-  
COASTAL WALDO-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF MOOSE POINT STATE PARK  
1141 PM EDT MON APR 20 2026  
   
TUESDAY
 
 
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
UV INDEX....................MODERATE.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 40S.  
WINDS.......................NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH, BECOMING  
SOUTH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 1 FOOT.  
WATER TEMPERATURE...........41 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...LOW -1.1 FEET (MLLW) 08:29 AM EDT.  
HIGH 10.6 FEET (MLLW) 02:46 PM EDT.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 40S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 1 FOOT.  
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
TIDES...  
MOOSE POINT STATE PARK...LOW -0.6 FEET (MLLW) 09:28 AM EDT.  
HIGH 10.2 FEET (MLLW) 03:47 PM EDT.  
   
THURSDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF  
SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
FRIDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
40S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 1 FOOT. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S.  
NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 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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