802  
FZUS51 KGYX 121215  
SRFGYX  
 
SURF ZONE FORECAST FOR MAINE  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAY ME  
814 AM EDT SUN OCT 12 2025  
   
FOR THE OCEAN BEACHES OF MAINE AND NEW HAMPSHIRE
 
 
NHZ014-122000-  
COASTAL ROCKINGHAM-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF PORTSMOUTH AND HAMPTON  
814 AM EDT SUN OCT 12 2025  
 
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT THIS  
EVENING...  
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MONDAY TO 8 PM EDT  
TUESDAY...  
   
TODAY
 
 
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. A CHANCE OF  
SHOWERS.  
UV INDEX....................MODERATE.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 50S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................3 TO 5 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*...........MODERATE.  
TIDES...  
HAMPTON BEACH............LOW 0.5 FEET (MLLW) 09:59 AM EDT.  
HIGH 9.5 FEET (MLLW) 03:59 PM EDT.  
   
COLUMBUS DAY
 
 
WEATHER.....................CLOUDY. RAIN.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE MID 50S.  
WINDS.......................BREEZY. NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 25 MPH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................11 TO 12 FEET.  
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........HIGH.  
TIDES...  
HAMPTON BEACH............LOW 0.9 FEET (MLLW) 11:03 AM EDT.  
HIGH 9.1 FEET (MLLW) 05:06 PM EDT.  
   
TUESDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 10 FEET. MOSTLY CLOUDY. RAIN. HIGHS IN  
THE UPPER 50S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 6 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF  
SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 4 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF  
SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 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.  
 

 
 
MEZ023-122000-  
COASTAL YORK-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF OLD ORCHARD, FORTUNES ROCK, WELLS, OGUNQUIT,  
AND YORK  
814 AM EDT SUN OCT 12 2025  
 
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT THIS  
EVENING...  
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MONDAY TO 8 PM EDT  
TUESDAY...  
   
TODAY
 
 
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. A CHANCE OF  
SHOWERS.  
UV INDEX....................MODERATE.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 60.  
WINDS.......................NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................3 TO 5 FEET.  
WATER TEMPERATURE...........57 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*...........HIGH.  
TIDES...  
OLD ORCHARD BEACH........LOW 0.5 FEET (MLLW) 09:21 AM EDT.  
HIGH 10.2 FEET (MLLW) 03:45 PM EDT.  
WELLS BEACH..............LOW 0.6 FEET (MLLW) 09:28 AM EDT.  
HIGH 10.2 FEET (MLLW) 03:54 PM EDT.  
   
COLUMBUS DAY
 
 
WEATHER.....................CLOUDY. RAIN.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE MID 50S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 11 FEET.  
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........HIGH.  
TIDES...  
OLD ORCHARD BEACH........LOW 1.0 FEET (MLLW) 10:25 AM EDT.  
HIGH 9.7 FEET (MLLW) 04:52 PM EDT.  
WELLS BEACH..............LOW 1.0 FEET (MLLW) 10:32 AM EDT.  
HIGH 9.7 FEET (MLLW) 04:59 PM EDT.  
   
TUESDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 11 FEET. MOSTLY CLOUDY. RAIN. HIGHS IN  
THE UPPER 50S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 7 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF  
SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 5 FEET. PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF  
SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 15 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.  
 

 
 
MEZ024-122000-  
COASTAL CUMBERLAND-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF SCARBOROUGH, HIGGINS, AND CRESCENT  
814 AM EDT SUN OCT 12 2025  
 
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT THIS  
EVENING...  
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MONDAY TO 8 PM EDT  
TUESDAY...  
   
TODAY
 
 
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY. AREAS OF FOG.  
UV INDEX....................MODERATE.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 60S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................3 TO 4 FEET.  
WATER TEMPERATURE...........56 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*...........HIGH.  
TIDES...  
HIGGINS BEACH............LOW 0.5 FEET (MLLW) 09:21 AM EDT.  
HIGH 10.2 FEET (MLLW) 03:45 PM EDT.  
   
COLUMBUS DAY
 
 
WEATHER.....................CLOUDY. RAIN LIKELY.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE MID 50S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 10 FEET.  
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........HIGH.  
TIDES...  
HIGGINS BEACH............LOW 1.0 FEET (MLLW) 10:25 AM EDT.  
HIGH 9.7 FEET (MLLW) 04:52 PM EDT.  
   
TUESDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 4 FEET. MOSTLY CLOUDY. RAIN LIKELY.  
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF  
SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF  
SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 20 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.  
 

 
 
MEZ025-122000-  
SAGADAHOC-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF REID STATE PARK AND POPHAM  
814 AM EDT SUN OCT 12 2025  
 
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT THIS  
EVENING...  
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MONDAY TO 8 PM EDT  
TUESDAY...  
   
TODAY
 
 
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY. AREAS OF FOG.  
UV INDEX....................MODERATE.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 50S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................3 TO 4 FEET.  
WATER TEMPERATURE...........56 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*...........HIGH.  
TIDES...  
POPHAM BEACH.............LOW 0.5 FEET (MLLW) 09:55 AM EDT.  
HIGH 9.2 FEET (MLLW) 04:11 PM EDT.  
   
COLUMBUS DAY
 
 
WEATHER.....................CLOUDY. RAIN LIKELY.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE MID 50S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 10 FEET.  
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........HIGH.  
TIDES...  
POPHAM BEACH.............LOW 0.9 FEET (MLLW) 10:59 AM EDT.  
HIGH 8.8 FEET (MLLW) 05:18 PM EDT.  
   
TUESDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 10 FEET. MOSTLY CLOUDY. RAIN LIKELY.  
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 6 FEET. PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF  
SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 4 FEET. PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF  
SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 20 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.  
 

 
 
MEZ026-122000-  
LINCOLN-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF PEMAQUID  
814 AM EDT SUN OCT 12 2025  
 
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT THIS  
EVENING...  
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MONDAY TO 8 PM EDT  
TUESDAY...  
   
TODAY
 
 
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY. AREAS OF FOG.  
UV INDEX....................MODERATE.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 60S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................4 TO 5 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*...........HIGH.  
TIDES...  
PEMAQUID BEACH...........LOW 0.5 FEET (MLLW) 09:23 AM EDT.  
HIGH 10.2 FEET (MLLW) 03:40 PM EDT.  
   
COLUMBUS DAY
 
 
WEATHER.....................CLOUDY. RAIN LIKELY.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 50S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 11 FEET.  
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........HIGH.  
TIDES...  
PEMAQUID BEACH...........LOW 1.0 FEET (MLLW) 10:27 AM EDT.  
HIGH 9.7 FEET (MLLW) 04:47 PM EDT.  
   
TUESDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 10 FEET. MOSTLY CLOUDY. RAIN LIKELY.  
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 6 FEET. PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF  
SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 4 FEET. PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF  
SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 20 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.  
 

 
 
MEZ027-122000-  
KNOX-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF BIRCH POINT  
814 AM EDT SUN OCT 12 2025  
 
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT THIS  
EVENING...  
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MONDAY TO 8 PM EDT  
TUESDAY...  
   
TODAY
 
 
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY.  
UV INDEX....................MODERATE.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 60.  
WINDS.......................NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................3 TO 5 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*...........HIGH.  
TIDES...  
BIRCH POINT BEACH........LOW 0.6 FEET (MLLW) 09:21 AM EDT.  
HIGH 11.4 FEET (MLLW) 03:36 PM EDT.  
   
COLUMBUS DAY
 
 
WEATHER.....................CLOUDY. RAIN LIKELY.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 50S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 11 FEET.  
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........HIGH.  
TIDES...  
BIRCH POINT BEACH........LOW 1.0 FEET (MLLW) 10:25 AM EDT.  
HIGH 11.0 FEET (MLLW) 04:44 PM EDT.  
   
TUESDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 10 FEET. MOSTLY CLOUDY. RAIN LIKELY.  
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 6 FEET. PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF  
SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 4 FEET. MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF  
SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 20 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.  
 

 
 
MEZ028-122000-  
COASTAL WALDO-  
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF MOOSE POINT STATE PARK  
814 AM EDT SUN OCT 12 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY.  
UV INDEX....................MODERATE.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 60.  
WINDS.......................NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 15 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 0.7 FEET (MLLW) 09:16 AM EDT.  
HIGH 11.6 FEET (MLLW) 03:34 PM EDT.  
   
COLUMBUS DAY
 
 
WEATHER.....................CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN.  
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.  
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 50S.  
WINDS.......................NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.  
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 2 FEET.  
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.  
TIDES...  
MOOSE POINT STATE PARK...LOW 1.2 FEET (MLLW) 10:21 AM EDT.  
HIGH 11.0 FEET (MLLW) 04:39 PM EDT.  
   
TUESDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 10 FEET. MOSTLY CLOUDY. RAIN LIKELY.  
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 6 FEET. PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF  
SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 4 FEET. MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF  
SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 20 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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