158  
FZUS51 KGYX 221541  
SRFGYX  
 
SURF ZONE FORECAST FOR MAINE  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAY ME  
1141 AM EDT FRI MAY 22 2026  
   
FOR THE OCEAN BEACHES OF MAINE AND NEW HAMPSHIRE  
 
NHZ014-222000-  
COASTAL ROCKINGHAM-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF PORTSMOUTH AND HAMPTON  
1141 AM EDT FRI MAY 22 2026  
   
REST OF TODAY  
 
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY.  
UV INDEX....................VERY HIGH.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 50S.  
WINDS.......................EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 1 FOOT.  
WATER TEMPERATURE...........54 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............LOW -0.4 FEET (MLLW) 11:03 AM EDT.  
HIGH 8.4 FEET (MLLW) 05:08 PM EDT.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 50S.  
WINDS.......................EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 1 FOOT.  
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
TIDES...  
HAMPTON BEACH............LOW 0.0 FEET (MLLW) 12:05 PM EDT.  
   
SUNDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. CLOUDY, SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE  
MID 50S. EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
MEMORIAL DAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 5 FEET. MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS  
LIKELY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE  
LOWER 70S. SOUTHWEST 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.  
 
 
 
MEZ023-222000-  
COASTAL YORK-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF OLD ORCHARD, FORTUNES ROCK, WELLS, OGUNQUIT,  
AND YORK  
1141 AM EDT FRI MAY 22 2026  
   
REST OF TODAY  
 
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
UV INDEX....................VERY HIGH.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 50S.  
WINDS.......................EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH, BECOMING  
SOUTHEAST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 2 FEET.  
WATER TEMPERATURE...........53 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 9.0 FEET (MLLW) 04:54 PM EDT.  
WELLS BEACH..............HIGH 9.0 FEET (MLLW) 04:59 PM EDT.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 50S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH, BECOMING  
EAST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 1 FOOT.  
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
TIDES...  
OLD ORCHARD BEACH........LOW 0.0 FEET (MLLW) 11:27 AM EDT.  
HIGH 9.0 FEET (MLLW) 05:56 PM EDT.  
WELLS BEACH..............LOW 0.1 FEET (MLLW) 11:34 AM EDT.  
   
SUNDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. CLOUDY. SHOWERS LIKELY. HIGHS IN  
THE LOWER 50S. SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
MEMORIAL DAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 6 FEET. MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS  
LIKELY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 4 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE  
UPPER 60S. SOUTHWEST 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.  
 
 
 
MEZ024-222000-  
COASTAL CUMBERLAND-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF SCARBOROUGH, HIGGINS, AND CRESCENT  
1141 AM EDT FRI MAY 22 2026  
   
REST OF TODAY  
 
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
UV INDEX....................VERY HIGH.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 60S.  
WINDS.......................NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH, BECOMING  
SOUTH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
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...  
HIGGINS BEACH............HIGH 9.0 FEET (MLLW) 04:54 PM EDT.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY UNTIL 3 PM, THEN CLOUDY.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 60.  
WINDS.......................NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH, BECOMING  
SOUTHEAST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 1 FOOT.  
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
TIDES...  
HIGGINS BEACH............LOW 0.0 FEET (MLLW) 11:27 AM EDT.  
HIGH 9.0 FEET (MLLW) 05:56 PM EDT.  
   
SUNDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 1 FOOT. MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS LIKELY.  
HIGHS IN THE MID 50S. SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
MEMORIAL DAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS.  
HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE  
UPPER 60S. SOUTHWEST 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.  
 
 
 
MEZ025-222000-  
SAGADAHOC-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF REID STATE PARK AND POPHAM  
1141 AM EDT FRI MAY 22 2026  
   
REST OF TODAY  
 
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
UV INDEX....................VERY HIGH.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 60.  
WINDS.......................NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH, BECOMING  
SOUTHWEST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 2 FEET.  
WATER TEMPERATURE...........49 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 8.1 FEET (MLLW) 05:20 PM EDT.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY UNTIL 5 PM, THEN CLOUDY.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 60.  
WINDS.......................NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH, BECOMING  
SOUTHEAST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 1 FOOT.  
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
TIDES...  
POPHAM BEACH.............LOW 0.0 FEET (MLLW) 12:01 PM EDT.  
   
SUNDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS LIKELY.  
HIGHS IN THE MID 50S. SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
MEMORIAL DAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 6 FEET. MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS.  
HIGHS AROUND 60. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 5 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE  
UPPER 60S. SOUTHWEST 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.  
 
 
 
MEZ026-222000-  
LINCOLN-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF PEMAQUID  
1141 AM EDT FRI MAY 22 2026  
   
REST OF TODAY  
 
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
UV INDEX....................VERY HIGH.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 60S.  
WINDS.......................NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH, BECOMING  
SOUTHWEST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 2 FEET.  
WATER TEMPERATURE...........49 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 9.0 FEET (MLLW) 04:49 PM EDT.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY UNTIL 3 PM, THEN CLOUDY.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 60.  
WINDS.......................NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH, BECOMING  
SOUTHEAST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 2 FEET.  
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
TIDES...  
PEMAQUID BEACH...........LOW 0.0 FEET (MLLW) 11:29 AM EDT.  
HIGH 9.0 FEET (MLLW) 05:51 PM EDT.  
   
SUNDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF  
SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S. SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
MEMORIAL DAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 6 FEET. MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS.  
HIGHS AROUND 60. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 5 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE  
UPPER 60S. SOUTHWEST 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.  
 
 
 
MEZ027-222000-  
KNOX-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF BIRCH POINT  
1141 AM EDT FRI MAY 22 2026  
   
REST OF TODAY  
 
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
UV INDEX....................VERY HIGH.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 60.  
WINDS.......................NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH, BECOMING  
SOUTHWEST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 2 FEET.  
WATER TEMPERATURE...........49 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 10.1 FEET (MLLW) 04:48 PM EDT.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY UNTIL 2 PM, THEN MOSTLY  
CLOUDY.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 60.  
WINDS.......................NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH, BECOMING  
SOUTH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 2 FEET.  
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
TIDES...  
BIRCH POINT BEACH........LOW -0.4 FEET (MLLW) 11:25 AM EDT.  
HIGH 10.1 FEET (MLLW) 05:50 PM EDT.  
   
SUNDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE  
OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S. SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
MEMORIAL DAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 6 FEET. MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS.  
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 5 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID  
60S. WEST 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.  
 
 
 
MEZ028-222000-  
COASTAL WALDO-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF MOOSE POINT STATE PARK  
1141 AM EDT FRI MAY 22 2026  
   
REST OF TODAY  
 
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.  
UV INDEX....................VERY HIGH.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 60S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH, BECOMING  
SOUTHWEST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 1 FOOT.  
WATER TEMPERATURE...........49 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 10.4 FEET (MLLW) 04:38 PM EDT.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY UNTIL 4 PM, THEN MOSTLY  
CLOUDY.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 60S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH, BECOMING  
SOUTH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 1 FOOT.  
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
TIDES...  
MOOSE POINT STATE PARK...LOW 0.1 FEET (MLLW) 11:19 AM EDT.  
HIGH 10.3 FEET (MLLW) 05:41 PM EDT.  
   
SUNDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE  
OF SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S. SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
MEMORIAL DAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 6 FEET. MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS.  
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S. EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 5 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. WARMER. HIGHS IN  
THE LOWER 70S. WEST 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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