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Surf Zone Forecast for Maine
National Weather Service Gray ME
241 PM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.For the ocean beaches of Maine and New Hampshire...
NHZ014-182000-
Coastal Rockingham-
Including the beaches of Portsmouth and Hampton
241 PM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
UV Index....................UVI Unavailable.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........67 degrees.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Hampton Beach............High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 04:21 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 3 PM, then sunny.
Patchy fog.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Hampton Beach............Low 1.2 feet (MLLW) 11:10 AM EDT.
High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 05:11 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. A
slight chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 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.
$$
MEZ023-182000-
Coastal York-
Including the beaches of Old Orchard, Fortunes Rock, Wells, Ogunquit,
and York
241 PM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
UV Index....................UVI Unavailable.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........66 degrees.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Old Orchard Beach........High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 04:07 PM EDT.
Wells Beach..............High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 04:14 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Old Orchard Beach........Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 10:32 AM EDT.
High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 04:57 PM EDT.
Wells Beach..............Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 10:43 AM EDT.
High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 05:03 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A
slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 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.
$$
MEZ024-182000-
Coastal Cumberland-
Including the beaches of Scarborough, Higgins, and Crescent
241 PM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
UV Index....................UVI Unavailable.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........63 degrees.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Higgins Beach............High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 04:07 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
south around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Higgins Beach............Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 10:32 AM EDT.
High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 04:57 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A
slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the lower 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.
$$
MEZ025-182000-
Sagadahoc-
Including the beaches of Reid State Park and Popham
241 PM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
UV Index....................UVI Unavailable.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........62 degrees.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Popham Beach.............High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 04:33 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Weather.....................Cloudy until 7 AM, then mostly cloudy.
Areas of fog.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Popham Beach.............Low 1.1 feet (MLLW) 11:06 AM EDT.
High 8.1 feet (MLLW) 05:23 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. A
slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs around 70. 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.
$$
MEZ026-182000-
Lincoln-
Including the beaches of Pemaquid
241 PM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
UV Index....................UVI Unavailable.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........61 degrees.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Pemaquid Beach...........High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 04:02 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Pemaquid Beach...........Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 10:34 AM EDT.
High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 04:52 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A
slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 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.
$$
MEZ027-182000-
Knox-
Including the beaches of Birch Point
241 PM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
UV Index....................UVI Unavailable.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
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........High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 04:03 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Birch Point Beach........Low 1.3 feet (MLLW) 10:32 AM EDT.
High 9.9 feet (MLLW) 04:53 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
Highs in the lower 70s. West winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. 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.
$$
MEZ028-182000-
Coastal Waldo-
Including the beaches of Moose Point State Park
241 PM EDT Tue Aug 18 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
UV Index....................UVI Unavailable.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast 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...High 10.7 feet (MLLW) 03:55 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
south around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Moose Point State Park...Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 10:28 AM EDT.
High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 04:45 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. A
slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Southeast 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.
$$