154 FZUS52 KILM 190006 SRFILM Surf Zone Forecast National Weather Service Wilmington NC 806 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026 NCZ106-191330- Coastal Pender- Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach 806 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026 ...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT TUESDAY THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Waterspout Risk**...........None. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides... Topsail Inlet............High at 10:01 AM EDT. Low at 03:50 PM EDT. Remarks.....................None. .WEDNESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Waterspout Risk**...........Low. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............Around 80. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides... Topsail Inlet............High at 11:00 AM EDT. Low at 04:49 PM EDT. Remarks.....................Weak to Moderate south to north longshore current. .EXTENDED... .THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. South winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph. .SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. South winds around 10 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/ilm $$ NCZ108-191330- Coastal New Hanover- Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher 806 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026 ...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT TUESDAY THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Waterspout Risk**...........Low. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides... Mercer Pier..............High at 10:04 AM EDT. Low at 04:05 PM EDT. Remarks.....................None. .WEDNESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Waterspout Risk**...........Low. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............Around 80. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides... Mercer Pier..............High at 11:05 AM EDT. Low at 05:00 PM EDT. Remarks.....................Weak to Moderate south to north longshore current. .EXTENDED... .THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 10 mph. .FRIDAY...Moderate ripcurrent risk*. Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph. .SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 10 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/ilm $$ NCZ110-191330- Coastal Brunswick- Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach 806 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026 .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*... East of Ocean Isle Beach.Low. Ocean Isle Beach West....Low. Surf Height... East of Ocean Isle Beach.1 to 2 feet. Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Waterspout Risk**...........Low. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming south around 10 mph in the afternoon. Tides... Oak Island...............High at 10:09 AM EDT. Low at 04:12 PM EDT. Remarks.....................None. .WEDNESDAY... Rip Current Risk*... East of Ocean Isle Beach.Low. Ocean Isle Beach West....Low. Surf Height... East of Ocean Isle Beach.1 to 3 feet. Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Waterspout Risk**...........Low. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides... Oak Island...............High at 11:12 AM EDT. Low at 05:08 PM EDT. Remarks.....................None. .EXTENDED... .THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 10 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/ilm $$ SCZ054-191330- Coastal Horry- Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach, Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, and Garden City 806 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026 .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*... North of Myrtle Beach....Low. Myrtle Beach South.......Low. Surf Height... North of Myrtle Beach....1 to 3 feet. Myrtle Beach South.......Around 2 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Waterspout Risk**...........Low. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming southeast around 10 mph in the afternoon. Tides... Springmaid Pier..........High at 10:14 AM EDT. Low at 04:19 PM EDT. Remarks.....................None. .WEDNESDAY... Rip Current Risk*... North of Myrtle Beach....Low. Myrtle Beach South.......Low. Surf Height... North of Myrtle Beach....1 to 3 feet. Myrtle Beach South.......1 to 2 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Waterspout Risk**...........Low. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming south around 10 mph in the afternoon. Tides... Springmaid Pier..........High at 11:16 AM EDT. Low at 05:16 PM EDT. Remarks.....................None. .EXTENDED... .THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 80. South winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 80. South 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/ilm $$ SCZ056-191330- Coastal Georgetown- Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach, Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach 806 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026 ...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT TUESDAY THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Waterspout Risk**...........Low. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the mid 70s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides... Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 10:31 AM EDT. Low at 04:23 PM EDT. Remarks.....................None. .WEDNESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Waterspout Risk**...........Low. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............Around 80. Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming southeast around 10 mph in the afternoon. Tides... Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 11:32 AM EDT. Low at 05:20 PM EDT. Remarks.....................None. .EXTENDED... .THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph. .SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Southeast winds around 10 mph. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening ripcurrents 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/ilm $$ dch  820 FZUS52 KMHX 190014 SRFMHX Surf Zone Forecast National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 814 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026 NCZ203-190815- Northern Outer Banks- Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head 814 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026 ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the lower 60s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................South winds 10 to 15 mph. Tides... Duck Pier................High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 10:11 AM EDT. Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:05 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 80s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Tides... Duck Pier................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 11:10 AM EDT. Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:08 PM EDT. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx $$ NCZ205-190815- Hatteras Island- Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco, Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore 814 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026 ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*... North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate. South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate. Surf Height... North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet. South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, increasing to around 15 mph in the afternoon. Tides... Cape Hatteras............High 2.8 feet (MLLW) 09:59 AM EDT. Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:52 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Rip Current Risk*... North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate. South of Cape Hatteras...High. Surf Height... North of Cape Hatteras...Around 3 feet. South of Cape Hatteras...Around 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............Around 80. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph, increasing to around 20 mph in the afternoon. Tides... Cape Hatteras............High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 10:58 AM EDT. Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:51 PM EDT. && 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/mhx $$ NCZ204-190815- Ocracoke Island- Including the beaches of Ocracoke 814 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026 ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, increasing to south around 15 mph in the afternoon. Tides... Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.8 feet (MLLW) 10:07 AM EDT. Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 04:02 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........High. Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Tides... Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.7 feet (MLLW) 11:06 AM EDT. Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:01 PM EDT. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx $$ NCZ196-190815- East Carteret- Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and Shackleford Banks 814 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026 ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*... Core Banks...............Moderate. Shackleford Banks........Moderate. Surf Height... Core Banks...............1 to 3 feet. Shackleford Banks........1 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, increasing to south around 15 mph in the afternoon. Tides... Cape Lookout.............High 3.2 feet (MLLW) 09:36 AM EDT. Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 03:29 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Rip Current Risk*... Core Banks...............High. Shackleford Banks........Moderate. Surf Height... Core Banks...............3 to 4 feet. Shackleford Banks........2 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Tides... Cape Lookout.............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 10:35 AM EDT. Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:28 PM EDT. && 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/mhx $$ NCZ195-190815- West Carteret- Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach, Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle 814 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026 ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Tides... Atlantic Beach...........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 09:57 AM EDT. Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 03:47 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........High. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, increasing to around 15 mph in the afternoon. Tides... Atlantic Beach...........High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 10:57 AM EDT. Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:44 PM EDT. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx $$ NCZ199-190815- Coastal Onslow- Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach 814 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026 ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 15 mph. Tides... North Topsail Beach......High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 10:01 AM EDT. Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 03:50 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........High. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............Around 80. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, increasing to south around 15 mph in the afternoon. Tides... North Topsail Beach......High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 11:00 AM EDT. Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:49 PM EDT. && 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/mhx $$  030 FZUS56 KMTR 190036 SRFMTR NORTHERN AND CENTRAL CALIFORNIA SURF ZONE FORECAST NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA 535 PM PDT Mon May 18 2026 ...Please check with your local authorities on potential beach closures... CAZ505-191500- SONOMA AND MARIN COUNTY COASTAL AREAS- 535 PM PDT Mon May 18 2026 .TUESDAY... Surf Height...................Northwest Facing Beaches - 7 to 11 feet. Southwest Facing Beaches - 3 to 6 feet. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Water Temperature.............Missing. Weather.......................Mostly sunny. High Temperature..............55-86. Wind..........................NW at 10 MPH becoming NW at 13 MPH. Tides.........................High 6.6 feet (MLLW) 01:07 AM PDT. Low -1.7 feet (MLLW) 08:11 AM PDT. High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 03:44 PM PDT. Low 3.0 feet (MLLW) 07:59 PM PDT. .WEDNESDAY... Surf Height...................Northwest Facing Beaches - 7 to 11 feet. Southwest Facing Beaches - 4 to 7 feet. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Weather.......................Partly cloudy. High Temperature..............54-79. Wind..........................NW at 9 MPH becoming NW at 11 MPH. Tides.........................High 6.3 feet (MLLW) 02:01 AM PDT. Low -1.4 feet (MLLW) 09:07 AM PDT. High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 04:42 PM PDT. Low 3.0 feet (MLLW) 09:09 PM PDT. $$ CAZ509-191500- SAN FRANCISCO AND SAN MATEO COUNTY COASTAL AREAS- 535 PM PDT Mon May 18 2026 .TUESDAY... Surf Height...................Northwest Facing Beaches - 7 to 11 feet. South Facing Beaches - 3 to 6 feet. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Water Temperature.............Around 50 degrees. Weather.......................Mostly sunny. High Temperature..............55-87. Wind..........................NW at 5 MPH becoming NW at 11 MPH. Tides.........................High 6.6 feet (MLLW) 01:07 AM PDT. Low -1.7 feet (MLLW) 08:11 AM PDT. High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 03:44 PM PDT. Low 3.0 feet (MLLW) 07:59 PM PDT. .WEDNESDAY... Surf Height...................Northwest Facing Beaches - 6 to 10 feet. South Facing Beaches - 3 to 6 feet. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Weather.......................Partly cloudy. High Temperature..............54-78. Wind..........................NW at 4 MPH becoming NW at 6 MPH. Tides.........................High 6.3 feet (MLLW) 02:01 AM PDT. Low -1.4 feet (MLLW) 09:07 AM PDT. High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 04:42 PM PDT. Low 3.0 feet (MLLW) 09:09 PM PDT. $$ CAZ529-191500- SANTA CRUZ COUNTY COASTAL AREAS- 535 PM PDT Mon May 18 2026 .TUESDAY... Surf Height...................Northwest Facing Beaches - 6 to 10 feet. Southwest Facing Beaches - 3 to 6 feet. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Water Temperature.............50 to 51 degrees. Weather.......................Partly cloudy. High Temperature..............57-88. Wind..........................NW at 4 MPH becoming NW at 11 MPH. Tides.........................Low -1.7 feet (MLLW) 07:38 AM PDT. High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 02:48 PM PDT. Low 2.7 feet (MLLW) 06:43 PM PDT. High 6.0 feet (MLLW) 11:48 PM PDT. .WEDNESDAY... Surf Height...................Northwest Facing Beaches - 6 to 10 feet. Southwest Facing Beaches - 4 to 7 feet.Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Weather.......................Partly cloudy. High Temperature..............56-83. Wind..........................NW at 5 MPH becoming NW at 10 MPH. Tides.........................Low -1.4 feet (MLLW) 08:34 AM PDT. High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 03:52 PM PDT. Low 2.8 feet (MLLW) 07:54 PM PDT. $$ CAZ530-191500- MONTEREY BAY AND BIG SUR COASTAL AREAS- 535 PM PDT Mon May 18 2026 .TUESDAY... Surf Height...................Northwest Facing Beaches - 5 to 8 feet. South Facing Beaches - 2 to 4 feet. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Water Temperature.............Around 59 degrees. Weather.......................Mostly sunny. High Temperature..............61-87. Wind..........................N at 2 MPH becoming N at 9 MPH. Tides.........................Low -1.7 feet (MLLW) 07:38 AM PDT. High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 02:48 PM PDT. Low 2.7 feet (MLLW) 06:43 PM PDT. High 6.0 feet (MLLW) 11:48 PM PDT. .WEDNESDAY... Surf Height...................Northwest Facing Beaches - 5 to 8 feet. South Facing Beaches - 3 to 5 feet. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Weather.......................Partly cloudy. High Temperature..............58-81. Wind..........................NW at 2 MPH becoming NW at 9 MPH. Tides.........................Low -1.4 feet (MLLW) 08:34 AM PDT. High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 03:52 PM PDT. Low 2.8 feet (MLLW) 07:54 PM PDT. $$  244 FZUS51 KGYX 190041 SRFGYX Surf Zone Forecast for Maine National Weather Service Gray ME 841 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026 .For the ocean beaches of Maine and New Hampshire... NHZ014-190800- Coastal Rockingham- Including the beaches of Portsmouth and Hampton 841 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026 .TUESDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. UV Index....................Very High. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Water Temperature...........49 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............Low -1.4 feet (MLLW) 08:08 AM EDT. High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 02:07 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Thunderstorm Potential......Low. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Hampton Beach............Low -1.1 feet (MLLW) 09:03 AM EDT. High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 03:05 PM EDT. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Cooler. Highs around 60. Northwest winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 60. South winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 50s. 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. $$ MEZ023-190800- Coastal York- Including the beaches of Old Orchard, Fortunes Rock, Wells, Ogunquit, and York 841 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026 .TUESDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. UV Index....................Very High. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Water Temperature...........49 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........Low -1.5 feet (MLLW) 07:30 AM EDT. High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 01:53 PM EDT. Wells Beach..............Low -1.4 feet (MLLW) 07:36 AM EDT. High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 02:00 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Thunderstorm Potential......Low. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph. Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Old Orchard Beach........Low -1.2 feet (MLLW) 08:25 AM EDT. High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 02:51 PM EDT. Wells Beach..............Low -1.1 feet (MLLW) 08:32 AM EDT. High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 02:57 PM EDT. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 50s. 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. $$ MEZ024-190800- Coastal Cumberland- Including the beaches of Scarborough, Higgins, and Crescent 841 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026 .TUESDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. UV Index....................Very High. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, increasing to around 15 mph in the afternoon. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Water Temperature...........49 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............Low -1.5 feet (MLLW) 07:30 AM EDT. High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 01:53 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny until 9 AM, then mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Thunderstorm Potential......Low. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Surf Height.................Around 4 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Higgins Beach............Low -1.2 feet (MLLW) 08:25 AM EDT. High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 02:51 PM EDT. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds around 10 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 60. Southwest winds around 10 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 50s. 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. $$ MEZ025-190800- Sagadahoc- Including the beaches of Reid State Park and Popham 841 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026 .TUESDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers. UV Index....................Very High. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, increasing to around 15 mph in the afternoon. Surf Height.................3 to 4 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... Popham Beach.............Low -1.3 feet (MLLW) 08:04 AM EDT. High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 02:19 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny until 9 AM, then mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Thunderstorm Potential......Low. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Surf Height.................Around 4 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Popham Beach.............Low -1.1 feet (MLLW) 08:59 AM EDT. High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 03:17 PM EDT. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds around 10 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. West winds around 10 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 50s. 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. $$ MEZ026-190800- Lincoln- Including the beaches of Pemaquid 841 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026 .TUESDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. A slight chance of showers. UV Index....................Very High. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, increasing to around 15 mph 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... Pemaquid Beach...........Low -1.5 feet (MLLW) 07:32 AM EDT. High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 01:48 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Thunderstorm Potential......Low. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Surf Height.................Around 5 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Pemaquid Beach...........Low -1.2 feet (MLLW) 08:27 AM EDT. High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 02:46 PM EDT. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds around 10 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 60. West winds around 10 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. 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. $$ MEZ027-190800- Knox- Including the beaches of Birch Point 841 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026 .TUESDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. A slight chance of showers. UV Index....................Very High. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............Around 70. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, increasing to around 15 mph 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 withthe appropriate thermal protection. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Birch Point Beach........Low -1.7 feet (MLLW) 07:30 AM EDT. High 10.5 feet (MLLW) 01:46 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Thunderstorm Potential......Low. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph. Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Birch Point Beach........Low -1.5 feet (MLLW) 08:26 AM EDT. High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 02:44 PM EDT. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds around 10 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. West winds around 10 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 50s. 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. $$ MEZ028-190800- Coastal Waldo- Including the beaches of Moose Point State Park 841 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026 .TUESDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny until 8 AM, then mostly sunny. A chance of showers with isolated thunderstorms. UV Index....................Very High. Thunderstorm Potential......Low. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 1 foot. 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... Moose Point State Park...Low -1.6 feet (MLLW) 07:21 AM EDT. High 11.0 feet (MLLW) 01:39 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Moose Point State Park...Low -1.2 feet (MLLW) 08:18 AM EDT. High 10.8 feet (MLLW) 02:36 PM EDT. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds around 10 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. West winds around 10 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. && Rip Current RiskCategory * 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. $$