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FZUS51 KGYX 040341
SRFGYX
SURF ZONE FORECAST FOR MAINE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAY ME
1141 PM EDT THU SEP 3 2026
FOR THE OCEAN BEACHES OF MAINE AND NEW HAMPSHIRE
NHZ014-040800-
COASTAL ROCKINGHAM-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF PORTSMOUTH AND HAMPTON
1141 PM EDT THU SEP 3 2026
FRIDAY
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY UNTIL 10 AM, THEN MOSTLY
SUNNY. AREAS OF FOG.
UV INDEX....................HIGH.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 70S.
WINDS.......................WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 2 FEET.
WATER TEMPERATURE...........65 DEGREES.
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.
TIDES...
HAMPTON BEACH............LOW 0.8 FEET (MLLW) 11:19 AM EDT.
HIGH 9.1 FEET (MLLW) 05:20 PM EDT.
SATURDAY
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 70S.
WINDS.......................NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 2 FEET.
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.
TIDES...
HAMPTON BEACH............HIGH 7.7 FEET (MLLW) 06:07 AM EDT.
LOW 1.0 FEET (MLLW) 12:21 PM EDT.
SUNDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S.
NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
LABOR DAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER
70S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
TUESDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE MID
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.
MEZ023-040800-
COASTAL YORK-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF OLD ORCHARD, FORTUNES ROCK, WELLS, OGUNQUIT,
AND YORK
1141 PM EDT THU SEP 3 2026
FRIDAY
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY UNTIL 10 AM, THEN MOSTLY
SUNNY. AREAS OF FOG.
UV INDEX....................HIGH.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE MID 70S.
WINDS.......................LIGHT AND VARIABLE WINDS, BECOMING
SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.
WATER TEMPERATURE...........64 DEGREES.
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.
TIDES...
OLD ORCHARD BEACH........LOW 0.9 FEET (MLLW) 10:41 AM EDT.
HIGH 9.7 FEET (MLLW) 05:06 PM EDT.
WELLS BEACH..............LOW 1.0 FEET (MLLW) 10:47 AM EDT.
HIGH 9.7 FEET (MLLW) 05:14 PM EDT.
SATURDAY
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 70S.
WINDS.......................NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.
TIDES...
OLD ORCHARD BEACH........LOW 1.1 FEET (MLLW) 11:43 AM EDT.
WELLS BEACH..............LOW 1.2 FEET (MLLW) 11:50 AM EDT.
SUNDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S.
NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
LABOR DAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 3 FEET. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER
70S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
TUESDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. 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.
MEZ024-040800-
COASTAL CUMBERLAND-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF SCARBOROUGH, HIGGINS, AND CRESCENT
1141 PM EDT THU SEP 3 2026
FRIDAY
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY UNTIL 10 AM, THEN MOSTLY
SUNNY. AREAS OF FOG.
UV INDEX....................HIGH.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE MID 70S.
WINDS.......................WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.
WATER TEMPERATURE...........62 DEGREES.
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.
TIDES...
HIGGINS BEACH............LOW 0.9 FEET (MLLW) 10:41 AM EDT.
HIGH 9.7 FEET (MLLW) 05:06 PM EDT.
SATURDAY
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF
SHOWERS.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 70S.
WINDS.......................NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.
TIDES...
HIGGINS BEACH............LOW 1.1 FEET (MLLW) 11:43 AM EDT.
SUNDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 1 FOOT. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S.
NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
LABOR DAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 1 FOOT. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER
70S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
TUESDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 1 FOOT. MOSTLY SUNNY. 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.
MEZ025-040800-
SAGADAHOC-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF REID STATE PARK AND POPHAM
1141 PM EDT THU SEP 3 2026
FRIDAY
WEATHER.....................MOSTLY CLOUDY UNTIL 10 AM, THEN MOSTLY
SUNNY. AREAS OF FOG.
UV INDEX....................HIGH.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 70S.
WINDS.......................WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.
WATER TEMPERATURE...........61 DEGREES.
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.
TIDES...
POPHAM BEACH.............LOW 0.8 FEET (MLLW) 11:15 AM EDT.
HIGH 8.8 FEET (MLLW) 05:32 PM EDT.
SATURDAY
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF
SHOWERS.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 60S.
WINDS.......................NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 2 FEET.
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.
TIDES...
POPHAM BEACH.............HIGH 7.4 FEET (MLLW) 06:19 AM EDT.
LOW 1.0 FEET (MLLW) 12:17 PM EDT.
SUNDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S.
NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
LABOR DAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 70.
NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
TUESDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 1 FOOT. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 70.
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.
MEZ026-040800-
LINCOLN-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF PEMAQUID
1141 PM EDT THU SEP 3 2026
FRIDAY
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY UNTIL 12 PM, THEN MOSTLY
SUNNY. AREAS OF FOG.
UV INDEX....................HIGH.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE MID 70S.
WINDS.......................WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.
WATER TEMPERATURE...........61 DEGREES.
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.
TIDES...
PEMAQUID BEACH...........LOW 0.9 FEET (MLLW) 10:43 AM EDT.
HIGH 9.7 FEET (MLLW) 05:01 PM EDT.
SATURDAY
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF
SHOWERS.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 70S.
WINDS.......................NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.
TIDES...
PEMAQUID BEACH...........LOW 1.1 FEET (MLLW) 11:45 AM EDT.
SUNDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S.
NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
LABOR DAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER
70S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
TUESDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 1 FOOT. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE
LOWER 70S. NORTHWEST 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.
MEZ027-040800-
KNOX-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF BIRCH POINT
1141 PM EDT THU SEP 3 2026
FRIDAY
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY. AREAS OF DENSE FOG.
UV INDEX....................HIGH.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 70S.
WINDS.......................NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH, BECOMING
SOUTHWEST IN THE AFTERNOON.
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...
BIRCH POINT BEACH........LOW 1.1 FEET (MLLW) 10:41 AM EDT.
HIGH 10.7 FEET (MLLW) 04:55 PM EDT.
SATURDAY
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF
SHOWERS.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 60S.
WINDS.......................NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 3 FEET.
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.
TIDES...
BIRCH POINT BEACH........LOW 1.3 FEET (MLLW) 11:46 AM EDT.
SUNDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER
60S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
LABOR DAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER
60S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
TUESDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 1 FOOT. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE
UPPER 60S. NORTHWEST 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.
MEZ028-040800-
COASTAL WALDO-
INCLUDING THE BEACHES OF MOOSE POINT STATE PARK
1141 PM EDT THU SEP 3 2026
FRIDAY
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY. AREAS OF DENSE FOG. A
CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND A SLIGHT CHANCE
OF THUNDERSTORMS.
UV INDEX....................HIGH.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......LOW.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE LOWER 70S.
WINDS.......................WEST WINDS AROUND 5 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...LOW 1.2 FEET (MLLW) 10:33 AM EDT.
HIGH 11.0 FEET (MLLW) 04:55 PM EDT.
SATURDAY
WEATHER.....................PARTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF
SHOWERS.
THUNDERSTORM POTENTIAL......NONE.
HIGH TEMPERATURE............IN THE UPPER 60S.
WINDS.......................NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
SURF HEIGHT.................AROUND 1 FOOT.
RIP CURRENT RISK*...........LOW.
TIDES...
MOOSE POINT STATE PARK...LOW 1.4 FEET (MLLW) 11:38 AM EDT.
SUNDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE UPPER
60S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
LABOR DAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 2 FEET. SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE LOWER
70S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
TUESDAY
SURF HEIGHT AROUND 1 FOOT. MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS IN THE
LOWER 70S. NORTHWEST 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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