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Surf Zone Forecast for Maine
National Weather Service Gray ME
841 AM EDT Tue May 12 2026
.For the ocean beaches of Maine and New Hampshire...
NHZ014-122000-
Coastal Rockingham-
Including the beaches of Portsmouth and Hampton
841 AM EDT Tue May 12 2026
.TODAY...
Weather.....................Sunny until 11 AM, then partly sunny.
UV Index....................Moderate.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........48 degrees. According to the USCG, when
the water temperature is below 50
degrees, the chance of immediate
incapacitation due to cold shock is
extremely high, and chances of survival
become severely diminished even with
the appropriate thermal protection.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Hampton Beach............High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 07:51 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 02:21 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Hampton Beach............High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 08:48 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:12 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain. Highs in
the mid 50s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain and a slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds
around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs in
the mid 60s. 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.
$$
MEZ023-122000-
Coastal York-
Including the beaches of Old Orchard, Fortunes Rock, Wells, Ogunquit,
and York
841 AM EDT Tue May 12 2026
.TODAY...
Weather.....................Sunny until 11 AM, then partly sunny.
UV Index....................High.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........47 degrees. According to the USCG, when
the water temperature is below 50
degrees, the chance of immediate
incapacitation due to cold shock is
extremely high, and chances of survival
become severely diminished even with
the appropriate thermal protection.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Old Orchard Beach........High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 07:37 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 01:43 PM EDT.
Wells Beach..............High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 07:43 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 01:51 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Old Orchard Beach........High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 08:34 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:34 PM EDT.
Wells Beach..............High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 08:39 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 02:41 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain. Highs in
the lower 50s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain and a slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds
around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Not as cool.
Highs in the lower 60s. 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.
$$
MEZ024-122000-
Coastal Cumberland-
Including the beaches of Scarborough, Higgins, and Crescent
841 AM EDT Tue May 12 2026
.TODAY...
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
UV Index....................High.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
west in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Water Temperature...........47 degrees. According to the USCG, when
the water temperature is below 50
degrees, the chance of immediate
incapacitation due to cold shock is
extremely high, and chances of survival
become severely diminished even with
the appropriate thermal protection.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Higgins Beach............High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 07:37 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 01:43 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Higgins Beach............High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 08:34 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:34 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain. Highs in
the lower 50s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain and a slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds
around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. Southwest winds around 10 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.
$$
MEZ025-122000-
Sagadahoc-
Including the beaches of Reid State Park and Popham
841 AM EDT Tue May 12 2026
.TODAY...
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
UV Index....................High.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
west in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Water Temperature...........46 degrees. According to the USCG, when
the water temperature is below 50
degrees, the chance of immediate
incapacitation due to cold shock is
extremely high, and chances of survival
become severely diminished even with
the appropriate thermal protection.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Popham Beach.............High 7.8 feet (MLLW) 08:03 AM EDT.
Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 02:17 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 2 PM, then cloudy. A
chance of showers.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Popham Beach.............High 8.0 feet (MLLW) 09:00 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:08 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain. Highs in
the lower 50s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain and a slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds
around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. 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.
$$
MEZ026-122000-
Lincoln-
Including the beaches of Pemaquid
841 AM EDT Tue May 12 2026
.TODAY...
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then partly
sunny.
UV Index....................High.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
west in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Water Temperature...........46 degrees. According to the USCG, when
the water temperature is below 50
degrees, the chance of immediate
incapacitation due to cold shock is
extremely high, and chances of survival
become severely diminished even with
the appropriate thermal protection.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Pemaquid Beach...........High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 07:32 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 01:45 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 2 PM, then cloudy. A
chance of showers.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
south around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Pemaquid Beach...........High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 08:29 AM EDT.
Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 02:36 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain. Highs in
the mid 50s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Cloudy. Rain and a slight chance
of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds around
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. 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.
$$
MEZ027-122000-
Knox-
Including the beaches of Birch Point
841 AM EDT Tue May 12 2026
.TODAY...
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
UV Index....................High.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph, becoming
west in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Water Temperature...........45 degrees. According to the USCG, when
the water temperature is below 50
degrees, the chance of immediate
incapacitation due to cold shock is
extremely high, and chances of survival
become severely diminished even with
the appropriate thermal protection.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Birch Point Beach........High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 07:26 AM EDT.
Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 01:46 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 5 PM, then cloudy. A
slight chance of showers.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
south around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Birch Point Beach........High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 08:23 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 02:35 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
Highs in the lower 50s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain and a slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 50s. Northeast winds
around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 50s. West winds around 10 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.
$$
MEZ028-122000-
Coastal Waldo-
Including the beaches of Moose Point State Park
841 AM EDT Tue May 12 2026
.TODAY...
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
cloudy.
UV Index....................High.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........45 degrees. According to the USCG, when
the water temperature is below 50
degrees, the chance of immediate
incapacitation due to cold shock is
extremely high, and chances of survival
become severely diminished even with
the appropriate thermal protection.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Moose Point State Park...High 9.8 feet (MLLW) 07:25 AM EDT.
Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 01:35 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 5 PM, then cloudy. A
chance of showers.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
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...High 10.1 feet (MLLW) 08:21 AM EDT.
Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 02:26 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
Highs in the mid 50s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly cloudy. Rain and a slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 50s. Northeast winds around
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. 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.
$$