651  
FZUS51 KGYX 021013  
SRFGYX  
 
SURF ZONE FORECAST FOR MAINE  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAY ME  
613 AM EDT WED JUL 2 2025  
   
FOR THE OCEAN BEACHES OF MAINE AND NEW HAMPSHIRE  
 
NHZ014-022000-  
COASTAL ROCKINGHAM-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF PORTSMOUTH AND HAMPTON  
613 AM EDT WED JUL 2 2025  
   
TODAY  
 
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY.  
UV INDEX....................HIGH.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 80S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 2 FEET.  
WATER TEMPERATURE...........62 DEGREES.  
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
TIDES...  
HAMPTON BEACH............LOW 0.8 FEET (MLLW) 11:48 AM EDT.  
HIGH 8.2 FEET (MLLW) 05:52 PM EDT.  
   
THURSDAY  
 
WEATHER.....................SUNNY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......MODERATE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 80S.  
WINDS.......................WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH, BECOMING SOUTH  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 2 FEET.  
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
TIDES...  
HAMPTON BEACH............HIGH 7.6 FEET (MLLW) 06:12 AM EDT.  
LOW 1.2 FEET (MLLW) 12:36 PM EDT.  
   
INDEPENDENCE DAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE  
UPPER 70S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 80.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID  
80S. SOUTHWEST 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.  
 
 
 
MEZ023-022000-  
COASTAL YORK-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF OLD ORCHARD, FORTUNES ROCK, WELLS, OGUNQUIT,  
AND YORK  
613 AM EDT WED JUL 2 2025  
   
TODAY  
 
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY.  
UV INDEX....................HIGH.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE MID 70S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.  
WATER TEMPERATURE...........63 DEGREES.  
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
TIDES...  
OLD ORCHARD BEACH........LOW 0.9 FEET (MLLW) 11:10 AM EDT.  
HIGH 8.7 FEET (MLLW) 05:38 PM EDT.  
WELLS BEACH..............LOW 1.0 FEET (MLLW) 11:20 AM EDT.  
HIGH 8.8 FEET (MLLW) 05:42 PM EDT.  
   
THURSDAY  
 
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......MODERATE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE MID 70S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH, BECOMING  
SOUTH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
SURF HEIGHT.................2 TO 3 FEET.  
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
TIDES...  
OLD ORCHARD BEACH........LOW 1.3 FEET (MLLW) 11:58 AM EDT.  
WELLS BEACH..............HIGH 8.1 FEET (MLLW) 06:03 AM EDT.  
LOW 1.4 FEET (MLLW) 12:09 PM EDT.  
   
INDEPENDENCE DAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE  
LOWER 70S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID  
70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
70S. SOUTHWEST 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.  
 
 
 
MEZ024-022000-  
COASTAL CUMBERLAND-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF SCARBOROUGH, HIGGINS, AND CRESCENT  
613 AM EDT WED JUL 2 2025  
   
TODAY  
 
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY.  
UV INDEX....................HIGH.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 80S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.  
WATER TEMPERATURE...........62 DEGREES.  
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
TIDES...  
HIGGINS BEACH............LOW 0.9 FEET (MLLW) 11:10 AM EDT.  
HIGH 8.7 FEET (MLLW) 05:38 PM EDT.  
   
THURSDAY  
 
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......MODERATE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 70S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................2 TO 3 FEET.  
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
TIDES...  
HIGGINS BEACH............LOW 1.3 FEET (MLLW) 11:58 AM EDT.  
   
INDEPENDENCE DAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 1 FOOT. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE  
MID 70S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 1 FOOT. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID  
70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 1 FOOT. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 80.  
SOUTHWEST 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.  
 
 
 
MEZ025-022000-  
SAGADAHOC-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF REID STATE PARK AND POPHAM  
613 AM EDT WED JUL 2 2025  
   
TODAY  
 
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY.  
UV INDEX....................HIGH.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 70S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.  
WATER TEMPERATURE...........61 DEGREES.  
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
TIDES...  
POPHAM BEACH.............LOW 0.8 FEET (MLLW) 11:44 AM EDT.  
   
THURSDAY  
 
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......MODERATE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE MID 70S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.  
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
TIDES...  
POPHAM BEACH.............HIGH 7.4 FEET (MLLW) 06:24 AM EDT.  
LOW 1.2 FEET (MLLW) 12:32 PM EDT.  
   
INDEPENDENCE DAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE  
MID 70S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
70S. SOUTHWEST 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.  
 
 
 
MEZ026-022000-  
LINCOLN-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF PEMAQUID  
613 AM EDT WED JUL 2 2025  
   
TODAY  
 
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY.  
UV INDEX....................HIGH.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 70S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.  
WATER TEMPERATURE...........59 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...  
PEMAQUID BEACH...........LOW 0.9 FEET (MLLW) 11:12 AM EDT.  
HIGH 8.7 FEET (MLLW) 05:33 PM EDT.  
   
THURSDAY  
 
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......MODERATE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 70S.  
WINDS.......................EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH, BECOMING SOUTH  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.  
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
TIDES...  
PEMAQUID BEACH...........LOW 1.3 FEET (MLLW) 12:00 PM EDT.  
   
INDEPENDENCE DAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE  
MID 70S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S.  
WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
70S. SOUTHWEST 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.  
 
 
 
MEZ027-022000-  
KNOX-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF BIRCH POINT  
613 AM EDT WED JUL 2 2025  
   
TODAY  
 
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY.  
UV INDEX....................HIGH.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 70S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.  
WATER TEMPERATURE...........55 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........LOW 0.8 FEET (MLLW) 11:11 AM EDT.  
HIGH 9.6 FEET (MLLW) 05:36 PM EDT.  
   
THURSDAY  
 
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......MODERATE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE MID 70S.  
WINDS.......................EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH, BECOMING SOUTH  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.  
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
TIDES...  
BIRCH POINT BEACH........LOW 1.2 FEET (MLLW) 12:00 PM EDT.  
   
INDEPENDENCE DAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE  
LOWER 70S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S.  
WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID  
70S. SOUTHWEST 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.  
 
 
 
MEZ028-022000-  
COASTAL WALDO-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF MOOSE POINT STATE PARK  
613 AM EDT WED JUL 2 2025  
   
TODAY  
 
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF  
SHOWERS WITH ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS.  
UV INDEX....................HIGH.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......LOW.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 70S.  
WINDS.......................SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 1 FOOT.  
WATER TEMPERATURE...........55 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 1.2 FEET (MLLW) 11:04 AM EDT.  
HIGH 10.0 FEET (MLLW) 05:24 PM EDT.  
   
THURSDAY  
 
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......MODERATE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE MID 70S.  
WINDS.......................LIGHT AND VARIABLE WINDS, BECOMING  
SOUTH AROUND 5 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 1 FOOT.  
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
TIDES...  
MOOSE POINT STATE PARK...LOW 1.6 FEET (MLLW) 11:53 AM EDT.  
   
INDEPENDENCE DAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. SUNNY. ISOLATED  
SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 70S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
SATURDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S.  
WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. ISOLATED SHOWERS.  
HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S. 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.  
 
 
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