266  
FZUS51 KGYX 021016  
SRFGYX  
 
SURF ZONE FORECAST FOR MAINE  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAY ME  
616 AM EDT SAT AUG 2 2025  
   
FOR THE OCEAN BEACHES OF MAINE AND NEW HAMPSHIRE
 
 
NHZ014-022000-  
COASTAL ROCKINGHAM-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF PORTSMOUTH AND HAMPTON  
616 AM EDT SAT AUG 2 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
UV INDEX....................HIGH.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 70S.  
WINDS.......................NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH, BECOMING  
SOUTHEAST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 2 FEET.  
WATER TEMPERATURE...........64 DEGREES.  
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
TIDES...  
HAMPTON BEACH............HIGH 7.0 FEET (MLLW) 06:23 AM EDT.  
LOW 1.8 FEET (MLLW) 12:33 PM EDT.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 70S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 2 FEET.  
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
TIDES...  
HAMPTON BEACH............HIGH 6.8 FEET (MLLW) 07:21 AM EDT.  
LOW 2.0 FEET (MLLW) 01:27 PM EDT.  
   
MONDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. SUNNY, HAZY. HIGHS AROUND 80.  
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID  
70S. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE  
MID 70S. 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.  
 

 
 
MEZ023-022000-  
COASTAL YORK-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF OLD ORCHARD, FORTUNES ROCK, WELLS, OGUNQUIT,  
AND YORK  
616 AM EDT SAT AUG 2 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
UV INDEX....................HIGH.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 70.  
WINDS.......................NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH, BECOMING  
SOUTHEAST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 2 FEET.  
WATER TEMPERATURE...........64 DEGREES.  
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
TIDES...  
OLD ORCHARD BEACH........HIGH 7.5 FEET (MLLW) 06:09 AM EDT.  
LOW 1.9 FEET (MLLW) 11:55 AM EDT.  
WELLS BEACH..............HIGH 7.5 FEET (MLLW) 06:11 AM EDT.  
LOW 2.0 FEET (MLLW) 12:08 PM EDT.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 70S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 2 FEET.  
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
TIDES...  
OLD ORCHARD BEACH........HIGH 7.3 FEET (MLLW) 07:07 AM EDT.  
LOW 2.1 FEET (MLLW) 12:49 PM EDT.  
WELLS BEACH..............HIGH 7.3 FEET (MLLW) 07:08 AM EDT.  
LOW 2.2 FEET (MLLW) 01:01 PM EDT.  
   
MONDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. SUNNY, HAZY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER  
70S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE  
UPPER 60S. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE  
UPPER 60S. 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.  
 

 
 
MEZ024-022000-  
COASTAL CUMBERLAND-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF SCARBOROUGH, HIGGINS, AND CRESCENT  
616 AM EDT SAT AUG 2 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
UV INDEX....................HIGH.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE MID 70S.  
WINDS.......................NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH, BECOMING  
SOUTH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 2 FEET.  
WATER TEMPERATURE...........63 DEGREES.  
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
TIDES...  
HIGGINS BEACH............HIGH 7.5 FEET (MLLW) 06:09 AM EDT.  
LOW 1.9 FEET (MLLW) 11:55 AM EDT.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
WEATHER.....................SUNNY. HAZY.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 70S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 2 FEET.  
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
TIDES...  
HIGGINS BEACH............HIGH 7.3 FEET (MLLW) 07:07 AM EDT.  
LOW 2.1 FEET (MLLW) 12:49 PM EDT.  
   
MONDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 1 FOOT. SUNNY, HAZY. HIGHS IN THE MID  
70S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 1 FOOT. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE  
LOWER 70S. EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 1 FOOT. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE  
LOWER 70S. 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.  
 

 
 
MEZ025-022000-  
SAGADAHOC-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF REID STATE PARK AND POPHAM  
616 AM EDT SAT AUG 2 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
UV INDEX....................HIGH.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 70S.  
WINDS.......................NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH, BECOMING  
SOUTH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 2 FEET, SUBSIDING TO AROUND 1  
FOOT IN THE AFTERNOON.  
WATER TEMPERATURE...........62 DEGREES.  
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
TIDES...  
POPHAM BEACH.............HIGH 6.8 FEET (MLLW) 06:35 AM EDT.  
LOW 1.7 FEET (MLLW) 12:29 PM EDT.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
WEATHER.....................SUNNY. HAZY.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 70S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................2 TO 3 FEET.  
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
TIDES...  
POPHAM BEACH.............HIGH 6.6 FEET (MLLW) 07:33 AM EDT.  
LOW 1.9 FEET (MLLW) 01:23 PM EDT.  
   
MONDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. SUNNY, HAZY. HIGHS IN THE MID  
70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 70S.  
EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE  
LOWER 70S. 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.  
 

 
 
MEZ026-022000-  
LINCOLN-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF PEMAQUID  
616 AM EDT SAT AUG 2 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
UV INDEX....................HIGH.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE MID 70S.  
WINDS.......................NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH, BECOMING  
SOUTH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 1 FOOT, BUILDING TO AROUND 2  
FEET IN THE AFTERNOON.  
WATER TEMPERATURE...........61 DEGREES.  
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
TIDES...  
PEMAQUID BEACH...........HIGH 7.5 FEET (MLLW) 06:04 AM EDT.  
LOW 1.9 FEET (MLLW) 11:57 AM EDT.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
WEATHER.....................SUNNY. HAZY.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE MID 70S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 2 FEET.  
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
TIDES...  
PEMAQUID BEACH...........HIGH 7.3 FEET (MLLW) 07:02 AM EDT.  
LOW 2.1 FEET (MLLW) 12:51 PM EDT.  
   
MONDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. SUNNY, HAZY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S.  
EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE  
LOWER 70S. SOUTHEAST 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.  
 

 
 
MEZ027-022000-  
KNOX-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF BIRCH POINT  
616 AM EDT SAT AUG 2 2025  
   
..BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING
 
 
   
TODAY
 
 
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
UV INDEX....................HIGH.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 70S.  
WINDS.......................NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH, BECOMING  
SOUTH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 1 FOOT.  
WATER TEMPERATURE...........58 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...  
BIRCH POINT BEACH........HIGH 8.4 FEET (MLLW) 06:03 AM EDT.  
LOW 2.0 FEET (MLLW) 11:59 AM EDT.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
WEATHER.....................SUNNY. HAZY.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE MID 70S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 2 FEET.  
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
TIDES...  
BIRCH POINT BEACH........HIGH 8.2 FEET (MLLW) 07:02 AM EDT.  
LOW 2.2 FEET (MLLW) 12:52 PM EDT.  
   
MONDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. SUNNY, HAZY. HIGHS IN THE MID  
70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE  
LOWER 70S. EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE  
LOWER 70S. SOUTHEAST 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.  
 

 
 
MEZ028-022000-  
COASTAL WALDO-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF MOOSE POINT STATE PARK  
616 AM EDT SAT AUG 2 2025  
   
..BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING
 
 
   
TODAY
 
 
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
UV INDEX....................HIGH.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 70S.  
WINDS.......................NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH, BECOMING  
SOUTH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 1 FOOT.  
WATER TEMPERATURE...........58 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...  
MOOSE POINT STATE PARK...LOW 2.3 FEET (MLLW) 11:53 AM EDT.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
WEATHER.....................SUNNY. HAZY.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE MID 70S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 1 FOOT.  
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
TIDES...  
MOOSE POINT STATE PARK...HIGH 8.5 FEET (MLLW) 06:53 AM EDT.  
LOW 2.5 FEET (MLLW) 12:47 PM EDT.  
   
MONDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. SUNNY, HAZY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID  
70S. EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S.  
SOUTHEAST 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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