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FZUS51 KGYX 031841
SRFGYX
SURF ZONE FORECAST FOR MAINE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAY ME
241 PM EDT MON AUG 3 2026
FOR THE OCEAN BEACHES OF MAINE AND NEW HAMPSHIRE
NHZ014-032000-
COASTAL ROCKINGHAM-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF PORTSMOUTH AND HAMPTON
241 PM EDT MON AUG 3 2026
REST OF TODAY
WEATHER.....................CLOUDY. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS.
UV INDEX....................UVI UNAVAILABLE.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......MODERATE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 70S.
WINDS.......................SOUTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 4 FEET.
WATER TEMPERATURE...........65 DEGREES.
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.
TIDES...
HAMPTON BEACH............HIGH 8.7 FEET (MLLW) 03:17 PM EDT.
TUESDAY
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 80S.
WINDS.......................WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 2 FEET.
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.
TIDES...
HAMPTON BEACH............LOW 0.2 FEET (MLLW) 10:01 AM EDT.
HIGH 8.9 FEET (MLLW) 03:59 PM EDT.
WEDNESDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE
UPPER 70S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
THURSDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE
LOWER 80S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
FRIDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 1 FOOT. MOSTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE MID 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.
MEZ023-032000-
COASTAL YORK-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF OLD ORCHARD, FORTUNES ROCK, WELLS, OGUNQUIT,
AND YORK
241 PM EDT MON AUG 3 2026
REST OF TODAY
WEATHER.....................CLOUDY. SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS.
UV INDEX....................UVI UNAVAILABLE.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......MODERATE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE MID 70S.
WINDS.......................SOUTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 4 FEET.
WATER TEMPERATURE...........65 DEGREES.
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........MODERATE.
TIDES...
OLD ORCHARD BEACH........HIGH 9.3 FEET (MLLW) 03:03 PM EDT.
WELLS BEACH..............HIGH 9.3 FEET (MLLW) 03:10 PM EDT.
TUESDAY
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............AROUND 80.
WINDS.......................WEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................3 TO 5 FEET.
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.
TIDES...
OLD ORCHARD BEACH........LOW 0.2 FEET (MLLW) 09:23 AM EDT.
HIGH 9.5 FEET (MLLW) 03:45 PM EDT.
WELLS BEACH..............LOW 0.4 FEET (MLLW) 09:29 AM EDT.
HIGH 9.5 FEET (MLLW) 03:53 PM EDT.
WEDNESDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE
UPPER 70S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
THURSDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 80. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
FRIDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. 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.
MEZ024-032000-
COASTAL CUMBERLAND-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF SCARBOROUGH, HIGGINS, AND CRESCENT
241 PM EDT MON AUG 3 2026
REST OF TODAY
WEATHER.....................CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS LIKELY AND
A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.
UV INDEX....................UVI UNAVAILABLE.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......MODERATE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE MID 70S.
WINDS.......................SOUTH WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 6 FEET.
WATER TEMPERATURE...........62 DEGREES.
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........MODERATE.
TIDES...
HIGGINS BEACH............HIGH 9.3 FEET (MLLW) 03:03 PM EDT.
TUESDAY
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 70S.
WINDS.......................WEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................4 TO 5 FEET.
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........MODERATE.
TIDES...
HIGGINS BEACH............LOW 0.2 FEET (MLLW) 09:23 AM EDT.
HIGH 9.5 FEET (MLLW) 03:45 PM EDT.
WEDNESDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. PARTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE
MID 70S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
THURSDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE
UPPER 70S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
FRIDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 1 FOOT. MOSTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. 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.
MEZ025-032000-
SAGADAHOC-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF REID STATE PARK AND POPHAM
241 PM EDT MON AUG 3 2026
REST OF TODAY
WEATHER.....................CLOUDY. AREAS OF FOG. SHOWERS LIKELY
AND A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.
UV INDEX....................UVI UNAVAILABLE.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......MODERATE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 70S.
WINDS.......................SOUTH WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 6 FEET.
WATER TEMPERATURE...........61 DEGREES.
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........HIGH.
TIDES...
POPHAM BEACH.............HIGH 8.4 FEET (MLLW) 03:29 PM EDT.
TUESDAY
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 70S.
WINDS.......................WEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................4 TO 5 FEET.
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........MODERATE.
TIDES...
POPHAM BEACH.............LOW 0.2 FEET (MLLW) 09:57 AM EDT.
HIGH 8.6 FEET (MLLW) 04:11 PM EDT.
WEDNESDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE
MID 70S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
THURSDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID
70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
FRIDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER
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.
MEZ026-032000-
LINCOLN-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF PEMAQUID
241 PM EDT MON AUG 3 2026
REST OF TODAY
WEATHER.....................CLOUDY. AREAS OF FOG. SHOWERS LIKELY
AND A SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.
UV INDEX....................UVI UNAVAILABLE.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......LOW.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 70S.
WINDS.......................SOUTH WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 7 FEET.
WATER TEMPERATURE...........60 DEGREES.
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........HIGH.
TIDES...
PEMAQUID BEACH...........HIGH 9.3 FEET (MLLW) 02:58 PM EDT.
TUESDAY
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 70S.
WINDS.......................WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................5 TO 6 FEET.
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........MODERATE.
TIDES...
PEMAQUID BEACH...........LOW 0.2 FEET (MLLW) 09:25 AM EDT.
HIGH 9.5 FEET (MLLW) 03:40 PM EDT.
WEDNESDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE
MID 70S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
THURSDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE
UPPER 70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
FRIDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. 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.
MEZ027-032000-
KNOX-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF BIRCH POINT
241 PM EDT MON AUG 3 2026
REST OF TODAY
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY. AREAS OF FOG. SHOWERS
LIKELY AND A SLIGHT CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS.
UV INDEX....................UVI UNAVAILABLE.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......LOW.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 70S.
WINDS.......................SOUTH WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 8 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*...........HIGH.
TIDES...
BIRCH POINT BEACH........HIGH 10.0 FEET (MLLW) 02:48 PM EDT.
TUESDAY
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 70S.
WINDS.......................WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................6 TO 7 FEET.
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........MODERATE.
TIDES...
BIRCH POINT BEACH........LOW 0.5 FEET (MLLW) 09:22 AM EDT.
HIGH 10.2 FEET (MLLW) 03:31 PM EDT.
WEDNESDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE
MID 70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
THURSDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID
70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
FRIDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID
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.
MEZ028-032000-
COASTAL WALDO-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF MOOSE POINT STATE PARK
241 PM EDT MON AUG 3 2026
REST OF TODAY
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG. SHOWERS AND
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.
UV INDEX....................UVI UNAVAILABLE.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......LOW.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 70S.
WINDS.......................SOUTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 1 FOOT.
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...
MOOSE POINT STATE PARK...HIGH 10.8 FEET (MLLW) 02:49 PM EDT.
TUESDAY
WEATHER.....................SUNNY.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 80S.
WINDS.......................WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 1 FOOT.
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.
TIDES...
MOOSE POINT STATE PARK...LOW 0.4 FEET (MLLW) 09:14 AM EDT.
HIGH 10.9 FEET (MLLW) 03:32 PM EDT.
WEDNESDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND
80. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
THURSDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 80. SOUTH
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
FRIDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS IN THE MID 80S. SOUTH 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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