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Surf Zone Forecast for Maine
National Weather Service Gray ME
131 PM EDT Tue Jul 29 2025
.For the ocean beaches of Maine and New Hampshire...
NHZ014-292000-
Coastal Rockingham-
Including the beaches of Portsmouth and Hampton
131 PM EDT Tue Jul 29 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Weather.....................Sunny.
UV Index....................Very High.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........62 degrees.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Hampton Beach............High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 03:33 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Hampton Beach............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:17 AM EDT.
High 8.3 feet (MLLW) 04:17 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely
with isolated thunderstorms. Cooler. Highs around 70. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast 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.
$$
MEZ023-292000-
Coastal York-
Including the beaches of Old Orchard, Fortunes Rock, Wells, Ogunquit,
and York
131 PM EDT Tue Jul 29 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Weather.....................Sunny.
UV Index....................Very High.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........60 degrees.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Old Orchard Beach........High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 03:19 PM EDT.
Wells Beach..............High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 03:26 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Old Orchard Beach........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:39 AM EDT.
High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 04:03 PM EDT.
Wells Beach..............Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 09:49 AM EDT.
High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 04:08 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northeast 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.
$$
MEZ024-292000-
Coastal Cumberland-
Including the beaches of Scarborough, Higgins, and Crescent
131 PM EDT Tue Jul 29 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Weather.....................Sunny.
UV Index....................Very High.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........58 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...
Higgins Beach............High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 03:19 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Scattered thunderstorms
and a chance of showers.
Thunderstorm Potential......Moderate.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2
feet in the afternoon.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Higgins Beach............Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:39 AM EDT.
High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 04:03 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. 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.
$$
MEZ025-292000-
Sagadahoc-
Including the beaches of Reid State Park and Popham
131 PM EDT Tue Jul 29 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Weather.....................Sunny.
UV Index....................Very High.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........58 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...
Popham Beach.............High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 03:45 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Weather.....................Sunny until 4 PM, then partly sunny.
Patchy fog. A chance of showers.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2
feet in the afternoon.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Popham Beach.............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:13 AM EDT.
High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 04:29 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs around 70. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. 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.
$$
MEZ026-292000-
Lincoln-
Including the beaches of Pemaquid
131 PM EDT Tue Jul 29 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Weather.....................Sunny.
UV Index....................Very High.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........58 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...
Pemaquid Beach...........High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 03:14 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. A slight
chance of showers.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2
feet in the afternoon.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Pemaquid Beach...........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:41 AM EDT.
High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 03:58 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 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.
$$
MEZ027-292000-
Knox-
Including the beaches of Birch Point
131 PM EDT Tue Jul 29 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
UV Index....................Very High.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 2 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*...........Low.
Tides...
Birch Point Beach........High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 03:17 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. A slight
chance of showers.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2
feet in the afternoon.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Birch Point Beach........Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:40 AM EDT.
High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 04:00 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. 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.
$$
MEZ028-292000-
Coastal Waldo-
Including the beaches of Moose Point State Park
131 PM EDT Tue Jul 29 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Weather.....................Sunny.
UV Index....................Very High.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
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*...........Low.
Tides...
Moose Point State Park...High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 03:06 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Weather.....................Sunny until 3 PM, then partly sunny.
Patchy fog. Scattered thunderstorms and
a chance of showers.
Thunderstorm Potential......Moderate.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Moose Point State Park...Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 09:33 AM EDT.
High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 03:50 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. North winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. 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.
$$