189 FZUS52 KJAX 201500 SRFJAX Surf Zone Forecast for Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 1100 AM EDT Wed May 20 2026 FLZ124-125-138-233-333-210600- Nassau-Duval-Flagler-St. Johns- Including the beaches of Yulee, Fernandina Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Palm Coast, Palm Valley, Ponte Vedra Beach, Sawgrass, Vilano Beach, Anastasia, Crescent Beach, St. Augustine, and St. Augustine South 1100 AM EDT Wed May 20 2026 ...A MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IS IN EFFECT... .REST OF TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........75 to 80. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 80s. Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph. Tides... Vilano Beach.............High 12:22 PM EDT. St Augustine Beach.......High 11:50 AM EDT. Low 05:45 PM EDT. Fernandina Beach.........High 12:46 PM EDT. Mayport Naval Station....High 12:18 PM EDT. Low 05:56 PM EDT. Jacksonville Beach.......High 11:41 AM EDT. Low 05:43 PM EDT. .THURSDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 80s. Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides... Vilano Beach.............Low 07:20 AM EDT. High 01:20 PM EDT. St Augustine Beach.......Low 06:48 AM EDT. High 12:50 PM EDT. Fernandina Beach.........Low 07:19 AM EDT. High 01:44 PM EDT. Mayport Naval Station....Low 06:55 AM EDT. High 01:16 PM EDT. Jacksonville Beach.......Low 06:41 AM EDT. High 12:42 PM EDT. .EXTENDED... .FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds around 10 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds around 10 mph. .SUNDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast 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/jax $$ GAZ154-166-210600- Glynn-Camden- Including the beaches of Brunswick, St. Simons, Country Club Estates, Dock Junction, St. Marys, and Kingsland 1100 AM EDT Wed May 20 2026 ...A MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IS IN EFFECT... .REST OF TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........72 to 77. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 80s. Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides... St Simons Island.........High 12:10 PM EDT. Brunswick GA.............High 12:29 PM EDT. Dungeness Seacamp........High 01:01 PM EDT. .THURSDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 80s.Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides... St Simons Island.........Low 07:12 AM EDT. High 01:12 PM EDT. Brunswick GA.............Low 07:20 AM EDT. High 01:30 PM EDT. Dungeness Seacamp........Low 07:33 AM EDT. High 01:58 PM EDT. .EXTENDED... .FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds around 10 mph. .SUNDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast 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/jax $$  207 FZUS52 KMLB 201500 SRFMLB Surf Zone Forecast National Weather Service Melbourne FL 1100 AM EDT Wed May 20 2026 FLZ141-347-447-202000- Coastal Volusia-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands- Including the beaches of Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach, and Canaveral National Seashore 1100 AM EDT Wed May 20 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... .REST OF TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........High. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. UV Index**..................Extreme. Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 80s. Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides... Daytona Beach............High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 11:50 AM EDT. Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:44 PM EDT. Port Canaveral...........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 11:25 AM EDT. Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:22 PM EDT. Sunrise.....................6:29 AM. Sunset......................8:12 PM. .THURSDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........High. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 80s. Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides... Daytona Beach............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:37 AM EDT. High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 12:48 PM EDT. Port Canaveral...........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:36 AM EDT. High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 12:28 PM EDT. Sunrise.....................6:29 AM. Sunset......................8:13 PM. .FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds around 10 mph. .SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds around 10 mph. .SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast 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/mlb $$ FLZ154-159-164-647-747-202000- Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-Coastal Martin- Mainland Southern Brevard-Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- Including the beaches of Vero Beach, Fort Pierce Inlet, Jensen Beach, St Lucie Inlet, Hobe Sound, Cocoa Beach, Satellite Beach, and Melbourne Beach 1100 AM EDT Wed May 20 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... .REST OF TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........High. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........|*Enter temp*|. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 80s. Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph. Tides... Port Canaveral...........High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 11:25 AM EDT. Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 05:22 PM EDT. Sebastian Inlet..........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 11:27 AM EDT. Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 05:47 PM EDT. Fort Pierce Inlet........High 2.1 feet (MLLW) 11:46 AM EDT. Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 05:51 PM EDT. Sunrise.....................6:30 AM. Sunset......................8:08 PM. .THURSDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........High. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 80s. Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides... Port Canaveral...........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:36 AM EDT. High 3.0 feet (MLLW) 12:28 PM EDT. Sebastian Inlet..........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:24 AM EDT. High 2.3 feet (MLLW) 12:26 PM EDT. Fort Pierce Inlet........Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:49 AM EDT. High 2.1 feet (MLLW) 12:52 PM EDT. Sunrise.....................6:29 AM. Sunset......................8:09 PM. .FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds around 10 mph. .SATURDAY...Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds around 10 mph. .SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds around 15 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/mlb $$  312 FZUS56 KMTR 201502 SRFMTR NORTHERN AND CENTRAL CALIFORNIA SURF ZONE FORECAST NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA 802 AM PDT Wed May 20 2026 ...Please check with your local authorities on potential beach closures... CAZ505-210600- SONOMA AND MARIN COUNTY COASTAL AREAS- 802 AM PDT Wed May 20 2026 .TODAY... Surf Height...................Northwest Facing Beaches - 6 to 10 feet. Southwest Facing Beaches - 3 to 5 feet. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Water Temperature.............Missing. Weather.......................Partly cloudy. High Temperature..............53-83. Wind..........................NW at 10 MPH becoming NW at 12 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. .THURSDAY... Surf Height...................Northwest Facing Beaches - 6 to 10 feet. Southwest Facing Beaches - 3 to 6 feet. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Weather.......................Partly cloudy. High Temperature..............53-79. Wind..........................NW at 6 MPH. Tides.........................High 5.8 feet (MLLW) 03:00 AM PDT. Low -1.0 feet (MLLW) 10:04 AM PDT. High 4.8 feet (MLLW) 05:38 PM PDT. Low 2.8 feet (MLLW) 10:31 PM PDT. $$ CAZ509-210600- SAN FRANCISCO AND SAN MATEO COUNTY COASTAL AREAS- 802 AM PDT Wed May 20 2026 .TODAY... Surf Height...................Northwest Facing Beaches - 6 to 9 feet. South Facing Beaches - 3 to 5 feet. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Water Temperature.............Around 50 degrees. Weather.......................Partly cloudy. High Temperature..............54-86. Wind..........................NW at 4 MPH. Tides.........................High 6.3 feet (MLLW) 02:01 AM PDT. Low -1.4 feet (MLLW) 09:07 AM PDT. High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 04:42 PM PDT. Low 3.0 feet (MLLW) 09:09 PM PDT. .THURSDAY... Surf Height...................Northwest Facing Beaches - 6 to 10 feet. South Facing Beaches - 4 to 7 feet. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Weather.......................Partly cloudy. High Temperature..............54-77. Wind..........................W at 4 MPH. Tides.........................High 5.8 feet (MLLW) 03:00 AM PDT. Low -1.0 feet (MLLW) 10:04 AM PDT. High 4.8 feet (MLLW) 05:38 PM PDT. Low 2.8 feet (MLLW) 10:31 PM PDT. $$ CAZ529-210600- SANTA CRUZ COUNTY COASTAL AREAS- 802 AM PDT Wed May 20 2026 .TODAY... Surf Height...................Northwest Facing Beaches - 6 to 9 feet. South Facing Beaches - 3 to 6 feet. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Water Temperature.............51 to 52 degrees. Weather.......................Partly cloudy. High Temperature..............57-87. 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. .THURSDAY... Surf Height...................Northwest Facing Beaches - 6 to 9 feet. Southwest Facing Beaches - 3 to 6 feet. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Weather.......................Partly cloudy. High Temperature..............56-81. Wind..........................NW at 4 MPH becoming NW at 8 MPH. Tides.........................High 5.4 feet (MLLW) 01:48 AM PDT. Low -1.1 feet (MLLW) 09:31 AM PDT. High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 04:51 PM PDT. Low 2.8 feet (MLLW) 09:20 PM PDT. $$ CAZ530-210600- MONTEREY BAY AND BIG SUR COASTAL AREAS- 802 AM PDT Wed May 20 2026 .TODAY... Surf Height...................4 to 7 feet. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Water Temperature.............Around 59 degrees. Weather.......................Partly cloudy. High Temperature..............56-84. Wind..........................NW at 3 MPH becoming NW at 9 MPH. Tides.........................Low -1.4 feet (MLLW) 08:34 AM PDT. High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 03:52 PM PDT. Low 2.8 feet (MLLW) 07:54 PM PDT. .THURSDAY... Surf Height...................Northwest Facing Beaches - 4 to 7 feet. South Facing Beaches - 2 to 4 feet. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Weather.......................Partly cloudy. High Temperature..............57-78. Wind..........................W at 2 MPH becoming W at 9 MPH. Tides.........................High 5.4 feet (MLLW) 01:48 AM PDT. Low -1.1 feet (MLLW) 09:31 AM PDT. High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 04:51 PM PDT. Low 2.8 feet (MLLW) 09:20 PM PDT. $$  248 FZUS52 KMHX 201523 SRFMHX Surf Zone Forecast National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 1123 AM EDT Wed May 20 2026 NCZ203-210000- Northern Outer Banks- Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head 1123 AM EDT Wed May 20 2026 .REST OF TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. 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 mid 80s. Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph. Tides... Duck Pier................High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 11:10 AM EDT. Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:08 PM EDT. .THURSDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....Low. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides... Duck Pier................Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:10 AM EDT. High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 12:09 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 $$ NCZ205-210000- Hatteras Island- Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco, Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore 1123 AM EDT Wed May 20 2026 ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... .REST OF TODAY... Rip Current Risk*... North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate. South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate. Surf Height... North of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet. South of Cape Hatteras...2 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph. Tides... Cape Hatteras............Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:51 PM EDT. .THURSDAY... Rip Current Risk*... North of Cape Hatteras...Moderate. South of Cape Hatteras...Moderate. Surf Height... North of Cape Hatteras...Around 3 feet. South of Cape Hatteras...Around 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides... Cape Hatteras............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:06 AM EDT. High 2.7 feet (MLLW) 12:00 PM EDT. Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:54 PM EDT. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx $$ NCZ204-210000- Ocracoke Island- Including the beaches of Ocracoke 1123 AM EDT Wed May 20 2026 ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... .REST OF TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........Around 70. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. 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. .THURSDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........High. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides... Ocracoke Inlet...........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 06:16 AM EDT. High 1.7 feet (MLLW) 12:08 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 $$ NCZ196-210000- East Carteret- Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and Shackleford Banks 1123 AM EDT Wed May 20 2026 ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... .REST OF TODAY... Rip Current Risk*... Core Banks...............Moderate. Shackleford Banks........Moderate. Surf Height... Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet. Shackleford Banks........Around 2 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........Around 70. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph. Tides... Cape Lookout.............Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:28 PM EDT. .THURSDAY... Rip Current Risk*... Core Banks...............Moderate. Shackleford Banks........Moderate. Surf Height... Core Banks...............2 to 3 feet. Shackleford Banks........2 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides... Cape Lookout.............High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 11:37 AM EDT. Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:31 PM EDT. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx $$ NCZ195-210000- West Carteret- Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach, Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle 1123 AM EDT Wed May 20 2026 ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... .REST OF TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph. Tides... Atlantic Beach...........Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 04:44 PM EDT. .THURSDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............Around 80. Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides... Atlantic Beach...........High 3.5 feet (MLLW) 11:55 AM EDT. Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 05:50 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 $$ NCZ199-210000- Coastal Onslow- Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach 1123 AM EDT Wed May 20 2026 ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... .REST OF TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph. Tides... North Topsail Beach......Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:49 PM EDT. .THURSDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........High. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, increasing to south around 15 mph in the afternoon. Tides... North Topsail Beach......Low -0.2 feet (MLLW) 06:04 AM EDT. High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 12:02 PM EDT. Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 05:52 PM EDT. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx $$  277 FZUS52 KTAE 201524 SRFTAE Surf Zone Forecast National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 1124 AM EDT Wed May 20 2026 .THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK... A borderline high risk for rip currents is forecast today with onshore winds of 10 mph are expected this afternoon and rough seas will be generated by periods of 5 to 6 seconds with 2 foot surf. There is bit more confidence on the high risk across the Emerald Coast compared to the Forgotten Coast. The later looks more marginal with a slightly lower period. The risk for rip currents will remain high heading into the weekend. Beach-goers are urged to consult lifeguards on surf conditions and discouraged to enter the surf if red flags are flying. Based on communication with area beach officials, the following flags are flying at area beaches: Walton........................RED Bay...........................YELLOW State Park Gulf Beaches.......RED West Facing Gulf Beaches......RED South Facing Gulf Beaches.....RED Franklin......................RED FLZ108-202015- South Walton- Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach, and Turquoise Beach 1024 AM CDT Wed May 20 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... .REST OF TODAY... Rip Current Risk............High. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. UV Index**..................Extreme. Water Temperature...........79 degrees. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides... Panama City..............High at 12:55 PM CDT. Sunrise.....................6:47 AM. Sunset......................8:35 PM. .THURSDAY... Rip Current Risk............High. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Weather.....................Partly sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides... Panama City..............High at 01:48 PM CDT. Sunrise.....................6:47 AM. Sunset......................8:36 PM. .FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph. .SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Southeast winds around 10 mph. .SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs around 80. Southeast 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 lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae $$ FLZ112-202015- Coastal Bay- Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach 1024 AM CDT Wed May 20 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... .REST OF TODAY... Rip Current Risk............High. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. UV Index**..................Extreme. Water Temperature...........79 degrees. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides... Panama City..............High at 12:55 PM CDT. Sunrise.....................6:46 AM. Sunset......................8:33 PM. .THURSDAY... Rip Current Risk............High. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides... Panama City..............High at 01:48 PM CDT. Sunrise.....................6:45 AM. Sunset......................8:33 PM. .FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 80. Southeast winds around 10 mph. .SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 10 mph. .SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 10 mph. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae $$ FLZ114-202015- Coastal Gulf- Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach 1124 AM EDT Wed May 20 2026 /1024 AM CDT Wed May 20 2026/ ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... .REST OF TODAY... Rip Current Risk... W Facing Beaches.........Moderate. S Facing Beaches.........High. State Park Beaches.......High. Surf Height... W Facing Beaches.........Around 1 foot. S Facing Beaches.........Around 2 feet. State Park Beaches.......Around 2 feet. UV Index**..................Extreme. Water Temperature...........80 degrees. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 80s. Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph. Tides... Apalachicola.............Low at 01:11 PM EDT. High at 05:50 PM EDT. Sunrise.....................6:45 AM. Sunset......................8:30 PM. .THURSDAY... Rip Current Risk... W Facing Beaches.........Moderate. S Facing Beaches.........Moderate. State Park Beaches.......High. Surf Height... W Facing Beaches.........Around 1 foot. S Facing Beaches.........Around 2 feet. State Park Beaches.......Around 2 feet. Weather.....................Partly sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 80s. Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides... Apalachicola.............High at 11:01 AM EDT. Low at 02:09 PM EDT. Sunrise.....................6:45 AM. Sunset......................8:31 PM. .FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 10 mph. .SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 10 mph. .SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast 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 lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae $$ FLZ115-202015- Coastal Franklin- Including the beaches of Apalachicola 1124 AM EDT Wed May 20 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... .REST OF TODAY... Rip Current Risk............High. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. UV Index**..................Extreme. Water Temperature...........81 degrees. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph. Tides... Apalachicola.............Low at 01:11 PM EDT. Highat 05:50 PM EDT. Sunrise.....................6:43 AM. Sunset......................8:29 PM. .THURSDAY... Rip Current Risk............High. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides... Apalachicola.............High at 11:01 AM EDT. Low at 02:09 PM EDT. Sunrise.....................6:43 AM. Sunset......................8:29 PM. .FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 10 mph. .SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 10 mph. .SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 10 mph. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae $$  569 FZUS53 KLOT 201534 SRFLOT Surf Zone Forecast for Lake Michigan Beaches National Weather Service Chicago IL 1034 AM CDT Wed May 20 2026 ILZ006-211545- Lake- Including the beaches of Illinois Beach State Park 1034 AM CDT Wed May 20 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... .TODAY... Swim Risk*..................High. Wave Height.................3 to 6 feet. Water Temperature...........52-56. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy, then becoming partly cloudy. High Temperature............In the mid 50s. Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................High. Wave Height.................3 to 6 feet. Weather.....................Partly cloudy. Low Temperature.............In the mid 40s. Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. .THURSDAY... Swim Risk*..................High. Wave Height.................3 to 6 feet. Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly cloudy. High Temperature............In the mid 50s. Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph. .SWIM RISK OUTLOOK... .THURSDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. .FRIDAY...High swim risk*. .FRIDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. .SATURDAY...High swim risk*. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot $$ ILZ103-104-211545- Northern Cook-Central Cook- Including the beaches of Chicago Park District 1034 AM CDT Wed May 20 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... .TODAY... Swim Risk*..................High. Wave Height.................3 to 6 feet. Water Temperature...........51-55. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. High Temperature............In the mid 50s. Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................High. Wave Height.................3 to 6 feet. Weather.....................Partly cloudy. Low Temperature.............In the upper 40s. Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph. .THURSDAY... Swim Risk*..................High. Wave Height.................3 to 6 feet. Weather.....................Partly cloudy, then becoming mostly cloudy. High Temperature............In the mid 50s. Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph, becoming 15 to 20 mph late. .SWIM RISK OUTLOOK... .THURSDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. .FRIDAY...High swim risk*. .FRIDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. .SATURDAY...High swim risk*. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot $$ INZ001-211545- Lake- Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park 1034 AM CDT Wed May 20 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... .TODAY... Swim Risk*..................High. Wave Height.................3 to 6 feet. Water Temperature...........53-57. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. High Temperature............In the mid 50s. Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................High. Wave Height.................3 to 6 feet. Weather.....................Partly cloudy. Low Temperature.............In the upper 40s. Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph. .THURSDAY... Swim Risk*..................High. Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet. Weather.....................Partly cloudy. High Temperature............In the upper 50s. Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northeast 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. .SWIM RISK OUTLOOK... .THURSDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. .FRIDAY...Moderate swim risk*. .FRIDAY NIGHT...High swim risk*. .SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot $$ INZ002-211545- Porter- Including the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park 1034 AM CDT Wed May 20 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... .TODAY... Swim Risk*..................High. Wave Height.................3 to 6 feet. Water Temperature...........53-57. Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. High Temperature............In the lower 50s. Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................High. Wave Height.................3 to 6 feet. Weather.....................Partly cloudy. Low Temperature.............In the upper 40s. Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph late. .THURSDAY... Swim Risk*..................High. Wave Height.................3 to 5 feet. Weather.....................Partly cloudy. High Temperature............In the lower 60s. Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northeast 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. .SWIM RISK OUTLOOK... .THURSDAY NIGHT...Moderate swim risk*. .FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .SATURDAY...Low swim risk*. .SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. .SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currentsare expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/lot $$  739 FZUS51 KGYX 201541 SRFGYX Surf Zone Forecast for Maine National Weather Service Gray ME 1141 AM EDT Wed May 20 2026 .For the ocean beaches of Maine and New Hampshire... NHZ014-202000- Coastal Rockingham- Including the beaches of Portsmouth and Hampton 1141 AM EDT Wed May 20 2026 .REST OF TODAY... Weather.....................Sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. UV Index....................High. Thunderstorm Potential......Low. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Water Temperature...........52 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... Hampton Beach............High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 03:05 PM EDT. .THURSDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 60s. Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Surf Height.................Around 1 foot. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Hampton Beach............Low -0.8 feet (MLLW) 10:02 AM EDT. High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 04:05 PM EDT. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60. Southeast winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s. East winds around 5 mph. .SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 50s. East 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. $$ MEZ023-202000- Coastal York- Including the beaches of Old Orchard, Fortunes Rock, Wells, Ogunquit, and York 1141 AM EDT Wed May 20 2026 .REST OF TODAY... Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. UV Index....................Very High. Thunderstorm Potential......Low. High Temperature............Around 80. Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Water Temperature...........52 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... Old OrchardBeach........High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 02:51 PM EDT. Wells Beach..............High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 02:57 PM EDT. .THURSDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny until 4 PM, then sunny. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 60s. Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Old Orchard Beach........Low -0.8 feet (MLLW) 09:24 AM EDT. High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 03:51 PM EDT. Wells Beach..............Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:31 AM EDT. High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 03:58 PM EDT. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s. East winds around 5 mph. .SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 50s. East 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. $$ MEZ024-202000- Coastal Cumberland- Including the beaches of Scarborough, Higgins, and Crescent 1141 AM EDT Wed May 20 2026 .REST OF TODAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers. UV Index....................Very High. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph. Surf Height.................Around 4 feet. Water Temperature...........50 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 9.3 feet (MLLW) 02:51 PM EDT. .THURSDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny until 3 PM, then sunny. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 60s. Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Higgins Beach............Low -0.8 feet (MLLW) 09:24 AM EDT. High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 03:51 PM EDT. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60. West winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s. East winds around 5 mph. .SUNDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy. A slight 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 ripcurrents. 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. $$ MEZ025-202000- Sagadahoc- Including the beaches of Reid State Park and Popham 1141 AM EDT Wed May 20 2026 .REST OF TODAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. UV Index....................Very High. Thunderstorm Potential......Low. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph. Surf Height.................Around 4 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... Popham Beach.............High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 03:17 PM EDT. .THURSDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 60s. Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Popham Beach.............Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 09:58 AM EDT. High 8.2 feet (MLLW) 04:17 PM EDT. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. West winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. .SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly cloudy. 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. $$ MEZ026-202000- Lincoln- Including the beaches of Pemaquid 1141 AM EDT Wed May 20 2026 .REST OF TODAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. UV Index....................Very High. Thunderstorm Potential......Low. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph. Surf Height.................Around 5 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... Pemaquid Beach...........High 9.3 feet (MLLW) 02:46 PM EDT. .THURSDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 60s. Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Pemaquid Beach...........Low -0.8 feet (MLLW) 09:26 AM EDT. High 9.1 feet (MLLW) 03:46 PM EDT. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs around 60. West winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. East winds around 5 mph. .SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. 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. $$ MEZ027-202000- Knox- Including the beaches of Birch Point 1141 AM EDT Wed May 20 2026 .REST OF TODAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. UV Index....................Very High. Thunderstorm Potential......Low. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph. Surf Height.................Around 5 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... Birch Point Beach........High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 02:44 PM EDT. .THURSDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 60s. Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Birch Point Beach........Low -1.2 feet (MLLW) 09:24 AM EDT. High 10.2 feet (MLLW) 03:45 PM EDT. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. West winds around 10 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. East winds around 5 mph. .SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. 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 waveconditions 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. $$ MEZ028-202000- Coastal Waldo- Including the beaches of Moose Point State Park 1141 AM EDT Wed May 20 2026 .REST OF TODAY... Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers. UV Index....................Very High. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............Around 80. Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph. Surf Height.................Around 2 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... Moose Point State Park...High 10.8 feet (MLLW) 02:36 PM EDT. .THURSDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 60s. Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 1 foot. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Moose Point State Park...Low -0.8 feet (MLLW) 09:17 AM EDT. High 10.5 feet (MLLW) 03:36 PM EDT. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. West winds around 5 mph. .SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. .SUNDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 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. $$