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FZUS51 KGYX 212141
SRFGYX
SURF ZONE FORECAST FOR MAINE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAY ME
541 PM EDT TUE APR 21 2026
FOR THE OCEAN BEACHES OF MAINE AND NEW HAMPSHIRE
NHZ014-212245-
COASTAL ROCKINGHAM-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF PORTSMOUTH AND HAMPTON
541 PM EDT TUE APR 21 2026
REST OF TODAY
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.
UV INDEX....................UVI UNAVAILABLE.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE MID 40S.
WINDS.......................SOUTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.
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...
HAMPTON BEACH............HIGH 8.6 FEET (MLLW) 03:14 PM EDT.
WEDNESDAY
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED 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. MOSTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF
SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
FRIDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 1 FOOT. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER
40S. NORTH 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.
MEZ023-212245-
COASTAL YORK-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF OLD ORCHARD, FORTUNES ROCK, WELLS, OGUNQUIT,
AND YORK
541 PM EDT TUE APR 21 2026
REST OF TODAY
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.
UV INDEX....................UVI UNAVAILABLE.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE MID 40S.
WINDS.......................SOUTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.
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...
OLD ORCHARD BEACH........HIGH 9.2 FEET (MLLW) 03:00 PM EDT.
WELLS BEACH..............HIGH 9.1 FEET (MLLW) 03:07 PM EDT.
WEDNESDAY
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED 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...
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. MOSTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF
SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S. 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 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.
MEZ024-212245-
COASTAL CUMBERLAND-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF SCARBOROUGH, HIGGINS, AND CRESCENT
541 PM EDT TUE APR 21 2026
REST OF TODAY
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.
UV INDEX....................UVI UNAVAILABLE.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE MID 40S.
WINDS.......................SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
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...
HIGGINS BEACH............HIGH 9.2 FEET (MLLW) 03:00 PM EDT.
WEDNESDAY
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE MID 40S.
WINDS.......................SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................2 TO 3 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 CHANCE OF
SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
FRIDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 1 FOOT. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER
40S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 1 FOOT. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE
UPPER 40S. NORTHEAST 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.
MEZ025-212245-
SAGADAHOC-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF REID STATE PARK AND POPHAM
541 PM EDT TUE APR 21 2026
REST OF TODAY
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.
UV INDEX....................UVI UNAVAILABLE.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 40S.
WINDS.......................SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
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...
POPHAM BEACH.............HIGH 8.3 FEET (MLLW) 03:26 PM EDT.
WEDNESDAY
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE MID 40S.
WINDS.......................SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................2 TO 3 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. PARTLY SUNNY. A 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. 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.
MEZ026-212245-
LINCOLN-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF PEMAQUID
541 PM EDT TUE APR 21 2026
REST OF TODAY
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.
UV INDEX....................UVI UNAVAILABLE.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE MID 40S.
WINDS.......................SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
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...........HIGH 9.2 FEET (MLLW) 02:55 PM EDT.
WEDNESDAY
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE MID 40S.
WINDS.......................SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 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 AROUND 50. WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
FRIDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER
40S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE
UPPER 40S. NORTHWEST 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.
MEZ027-212245-
KNOX-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF BIRCH POINT
541 PM EDT TUE APR 21 2026
REST OF TODAY
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY.
UV INDEX....................UVI UNAVAILABLE.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 40S.
WINDS.......................SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 2 FEET.
WATER TEMPERATURE...........40 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 10.2 FEET (MLLW) 02:53 PM EDT.
WEDNESDAY
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE MID 40S.
WINDS.......................SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 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. SHOWERS LIKELY.
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
FRIDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID
40S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE
UPPER 40S. NORTHWEST 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.
MEZ028-212245-
COASTAL WALDO-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF MOOSE POINT STATE PARK
541 PM EDT TUE APR 21 2026
REST OF TODAY
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY.
UV INDEX....................UVI UNAVAILABLE.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 40S.
WINDS.......................SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 1 FOOT.
WATER TEMPERATURE...........40 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 10.6 FEET (MLLW) 02:46 PM EDT.
WEDNESDAY
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE MID 40S.
WINDS.......................SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 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. SHOWERS LIKELY.
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 40S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
FRIDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER
40S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY 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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