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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Caribou ME
230 PM EDT Sun Aug 17 2025

MEZ029-180800-
Coastal Hancock-
Including the beaches of Sand Beach
230 PM EDT Sun Aug 17 2025

.TOMORROW...
Rip Current Risk............Low.
Surf........................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........54 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.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................North winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Sand Beach...............High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 06:51 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 12:53 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Low.
Surf........................Around 2 feet.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
                            south in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Sand Beach...............High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 07:59 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 02:01 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height 5 to 7 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 5 to 9 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.

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Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/car

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MEZ030-180800-
Coastal Washington-
Including the beaches of Roque Bluffs
230 PM EDT Sun Aug 17 2025

.TOMORROW...
Rip Current Risk............Low.
Surf........................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
UV Index**..................Very High.
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.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Roque Bluffs.............High 11.2 feet (MLLW) 06:45 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 12:55 PM EDT.

.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Low.
Surf........................1 foot or less.
Thunderstorm Potential**....None.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
                            south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
   Roque Bluffs.............High 11.2 feet (MLLW) 07:51 AM EDT.
                            Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 02:01 PM EDT.

.WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Partly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
North winds around 5 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/car


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