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FZUS51 KGYX 081841
SRFGYX
SURF ZONE FORECAST FOR MAINE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAY ME
241 PM EDT WED JUL 8 2026
FOR THE OCEAN BEACHES OF MAINE AND NEW HAMPSHIRE
NHZ014-082000-
COASTAL ROCKINGHAM-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF PORTSMOUTH AND HAMPTON
241 PM EDT WED JUL 8 2026
REST OF TODAY
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.
UV INDEX....................UVI UNAVAILABLE.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 70S.
WINDS.......................SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 4 FEET.
WATER TEMPERATURE...........67 DEGREES.
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.
TIDES...
HAMPTON BEACH............LOW 0.6 FEET (MLLW) 12:07 PM EDT.
THURSDAY
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE MID 80S.
WINDS.......................SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.
TIDES...
HAMPTON BEACH............HIGH 7.9 FEET (MLLW) 06:39 AM EDT.
LOW 0.7 FEET (MLLW) 01:00 PM EDT.
FRIDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. PARTLY SUNNY. SHOWERS LIKELY AND
A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S. WEST WINDS AROUND
5 MPH.
SATURDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE
UPPER 70S. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. 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.
MEZ023-082000-
COASTAL YORK-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF OLD ORCHARD, FORTUNES ROCK, WELLS, OGUNQUIT,
AND YORK
241 PM EDT WED JUL 8 2026
REST OF TODAY
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.
UV INDEX....................UVI UNAVAILABLE.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE MID 70S.
WINDS.......................SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 4 FEET.
WATER TEMPERATURE...........66 DEGREES.
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.
TIDES...
OLD ORCHARD BEACH........LOW 0.6 FEET (MLLW) 11:29 AM EDT.
HIGH 9.5 FEET (MLLW) 05:55 PM EDT.
WELLS BEACH..............LOW 0.7 FEET (MLLW) 11:37 AM EDT.
THURSDAY
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 80S.
WINDS.......................SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 4 FEET.
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.
TIDES...
OLD ORCHARD BEACH........HIGH 8.4 FEET (MLLW) 06:25 AM EDT.
LOW 0.7 FEET (MLLW) 12:22 PM EDT.
WELLS BEACH..............HIGH 8.4 FEET (MLLW) 06:32 AM EDT.
LOW 0.8 FEET (MLLW) 12:31 PM EDT.
FRIDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. PARTLY SUNNY. SHOWERS LIKELY AND
A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S. SOUTHWEST WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE
UPPER 70S. NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. 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.
MEZ024-082000-
COASTAL CUMBERLAND-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF SCARBOROUGH, HIGGINS, AND CRESCENT
241 PM EDT WED JUL 8 2026
REST OF TODAY
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.
UV INDEX....................UVI UNAVAILABLE.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 70S.
WINDS.......................SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.
WATER TEMPERATURE...........63 DEGREES.
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.
TIDES...
HIGGINS BEACH............LOW 0.6 FEET (MLLW) 11:29 AM EDT.
HIGH 9.5 FEET (MLLW) 05:55 PM EDT.
THURSDAY
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 70S.
WINDS.......................SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 4 FEET.
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.
TIDES...
HIGGINS BEACH............HIGH 8.4 FEET (MLLW) 06:25 AM EDT.
LOW 0.7 FEET (MLLW) 12:22 PM EDT.
FRIDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. PARTLY SUNNY. SHOWERS LIKELY AND
A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 1 FOOT. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S.
NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 1 FOOT. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 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.
MEZ025-082000-
SAGADAHOC-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF REID STATE PARK AND POPHAM
241 PM EDT WED JUL 8 2026
REST OF TODAY
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.
UV INDEX....................UVI UNAVAILABLE.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 70S.
WINDS.......................SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 4 FEET.
WATER TEMPERATURE...........62 DEGREES.
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.
TIDES...
POPHAM BEACH.............LOW 0.5 FEET (MLLW) 12:03 PM EDT.
THURSDAY
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 70S.
WINDS.......................SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 4 FEET.
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.
TIDES...
POPHAM BEACH.............HIGH 7.7 FEET (MLLW) 06:51 AM EDT.
LOW 0.6 FEET (MLLW) 12:56 PM EDT.
FRIDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 4 FEET. PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF
SHOWERS AND A SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S.
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S.
NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. 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.
MEZ026-082000-
LINCOLN-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF PEMAQUID
241 PM EDT WED JUL 8 2026
REST OF TODAY
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.
UV INDEX....................UVI UNAVAILABLE.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 70.
WINDS.......................SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 4 FEET.
WATER TEMPERATURE...........61 DEGREES.
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.
TIDES...
PEMAQUID BEACH...........LOW 0.6 FEET (MLLW) 11:31 AM EDT.
HIGH 9.5 FEET (MLLW) 05:50 PM EDT.
THURSDAY
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 70S.
WINDS.......................SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 4 FEET.
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.
TIDES...
PEMAQUID BEACH...........HIGH 8.4 FEET (MLLW) 06:20 AM EDT.
LOW 0.7 FEET (MLLW) 12:24 PM EDT.
FRIDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 4 FEET. PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF
SHOWERS AND A SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S.
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S.
NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 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.
MEZ027-082000-
KNOX-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF BIRCH POINT
241 PM EDT WED JUL 8 2026
REST OF TODAY
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY.
UV INDEX....................UVI UNAVAILABLE.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 60S.
WINDS.......................SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 4 FEET.
WATER TEMPERATURE...........60 DEGREES.
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.
TIDES...
BIRCH POINT BEACH........LOW 0.8 FEET (MLLW) 11:31 AM EDT.
HIGH 10.2 FEET (MLLW) 05:46 PM EDT.
THURSDAY
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE MID 70S.
WINDS.......................SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 4 FEET.
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.
TIDES...
BIRCH POINT BEACH........HIGH 9.4 FEET (MLLW) 06:16 AM EDT.
LOW 0.9 FEET (MLLW) 12:26 PM EDT.
FRIDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 4 FEET. PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF
SHOWERS. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S.
NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S.
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.
MEZ028-082000-
COASTAL WALDO-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF MOOSE POINT STATE PARK
241 PM EDT WED JUL 8 2026
REST OF TODAY
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.
UV INDEX....................UVI UNAVAILABLE.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 70S.
WINDS.......................SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 1 FOOT.
WATER TEMPERATURE...........60 DEGREES.
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.
TIDES...
MOOSE POINT STATE PARK...LOW 0.8 FEET (MLLW) 11:20 AM EDT.
HIGH 10.9 FEET (MLLW) 05:43 PM EDT.
THURSDAY
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF
SHOWERS.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 70S.
WINDS.......................SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 1 FOOT.
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.
TIDES...
MOOSE POINT STATE PARK...HIGH 9.8 FEET (MLLW) 06:14 AM EDT.
LOW 0.9 FEET (MLLW) 12:15 PM EDT.
FRIDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 4 FEET. PARTLY SUNNY. SHOWERS LIKELY AND
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. WEST WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH.
SATURDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S.
NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SUNDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 80. 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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