050 FZUS52 KMHX 240002 SRFMHX Surf Zone Forecast National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 802 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026 NCZ203-241245- Northern Outer Banks- Including the beaches of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head 802 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026 .MONDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. High Temperature............In the upper 80s. Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon. Tides... Duck Pier................Low 0.9 feet (MLLW) 11:11 AM EDT. High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 05:51 PM EDT. .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph. Tides... Duck Pier................High 2.9 feet (MLLW) 06:17 AM EDT. Low 0.8 feet (MLLW) 12:02 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 $$ NCZ205-241245- Hatteras Island- Including the beaches of Rodanthe, Avon, Buxton, Frisco, Hatteras Village, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore 802 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026 ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... .MONDAY... Rip Current Risk*... North of Cape Hatteras...Low. South of Cape Hatteras...Low. Surf Height... North of Cape Hatteras...1 to 2 feet. South of Cape Hatteras...1 to 2 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s. Weather.....................Sunny until 4 PM, then partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. High Temperature............In the upper 80s. Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph, becoming south in the afternoon. Tides... Cape Hatteras............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:14 AM EDT. High 3.4 feet (MLLW) 05:57 PM EDT. .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*... North of Cape Hatteras...Low. South of Cape Hatteras...Low. Surf Height... North of Cape Hatteras...1 to 2 feet. South of Cape Hatteras...Around 2 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....Low. Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. High Temperature............In the mid 80s. Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph. Tides... Cape Hatteras............High 2.5 feet (MLLW) 06:07 AM EDT. Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 12:01 PM EDT. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx $$ NCZ204-241245- Ocracoke Island- Including the beaches of Ocracoke 802 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026 ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... .MONDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s. Weather.....................Sunny until 4 PM, then partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. High Temperature............In the upper 80s. Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon. Tides... Ocracoke Inlet...........Low 0.4 feet (MLLW) 11:24 AM EDT. .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....Low. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. High Temperature............In the mid 80s. Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph. Tides... Ocracoke Inlet...........High 1.6 feet (MLLW) 06:15 AM EDT. Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 12:11 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 $$ NCZ196-241245- East Carteret- Including the beaches of Cape Lookout National Seashore and Shackleford Banks 802 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026 .MONDAY... Rip Current Risk*... Core Banks...............Low. Shackleford Banks........Low. Surf Height... Core Banks...............1 to 2 feet. Shackleford Banks........1 to 2 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s. Weather.....................Sunny until 3 PM, then partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. High Temperature............In the mid 80s. Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon. Tides... Cape Lookout.............Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 10:51 AM EDT. High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 05:34 PM EDT. .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*... Core Banks...............Low. Shackleford Banks........Low. Surf Height... Core Banks...............1 to 2 feet. Shackleford Banks........1 to 2 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....Low. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. High Temperature............In the mid 80s. Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming northeast in the afternoon. Tides... Cape Lookout.............Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:38 AM EDT. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx $$ NCZ195-241245- West Carteret- Including the beaches of Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach, Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path, and Emerald Isle 802 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026 .MONDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. High Temperature............In the mid 80s. Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon. Tides... Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:05 AM EDT. High 4.0 feet (MLLW) 05:43 PM EDT. .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate. Weather.....................Partly sunny until 9 AM, then sunny until 2 PM, then partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. High Temperature............In the mid 80s. Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. Tides... Atlantic Beach...........Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:53 AM 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 $$ NCZ199-241245- Coastal Onslow- Including the beaches of Hammocks Beach and North Topsail Beach 802 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026 .MONDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....Moderate. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the lower 80s. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. High Temperature............In the upper 80s. Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon. Tides... North Topsail Beach......Low 0.7 feet (MLLW) 11:12 AM EDT. High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 05:59 PM EDT. .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....Low. Weather.....................Partly sunny until 9 AM, then mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. High Temperature............In the upper 80s. Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Tides... North Topsail Beach......High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 06:09 AM EDT. Low 0.5 feet (MLLW) 11:59 AM EDT. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/mhx $$  917 FZUS56 KMTR 240035 SRFMTR NORTHERN AND CENTRAL CALIFORNIA SURF ZONE FORECAST NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA 535 PM PDT Sun Aug 23 2026 ...Please check with your local authorities on potential beach closures... CAZ505-241500- SONOMA AND MARIN COUNTY COASTAL AREAS- 535 PM PDT Sun Aug 23 2026 .MONDAY... Surf Height...................4 to 7 feet. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Water Temperature.............Missing. Weather.......................Mostly cloudy with haze and patchy High Temperature..............55-72. Wind..........................NW at 3 MPH. Tides.........................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:03 AM PDT. High 4.6 feet (MLLW) 11:19 AM PDT. Low 3.1 feet (MLLW) 03:50 PM PDT. High 5.9 feet (MLLW) 09:37 PM PDT. .TUESDAY... Surf Height...................3 to 5 feet. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Weather.......................Mostly cloudy. High Temperature..............55-76. Wind..........................NW at 10 MPH. Tides.........................Low -0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:39 AM PDT. High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 11:46 AM PDT. Low 2.8 feet (MLLW) 04:28 PM PDT. High 5.9 feet (MLLW) 10:21 PM PDT. $$ CAZ509-241500- SAN FRANCISCO AND SAN MATEO COUNTY COASTAL AREAS- 535 PM PDT Sun Aug 23 2026 .MONDAY... Surf Height...................3 to 6 feet. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Water Temperature.............Around 59 degrees. Weather.......................Mostly cloudy with haze. High Temperature..............57-77. Wind..........................SW at 4 MPH becoming SW at 6 MPH. Tides.........................Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 04:03 AM PDT. High 4.6 feet (MLLW) 11:19 AM PDT. Low 3.1 feet (MLLW) 03:50 PM PDT. High 5.9 feet (MLLW) 09:37 PM PDT. .TUESDAY... Surf Height...................3 to 5 feet. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Weather.......................Mostly cloudy. High Temperature..............56-82. Wind..........................NW at 9 MPH becoming NW at 11 MPH. Tides.........................Low -0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:39 AM PDT. High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 11:46 AM PDT. Low 2.8 feet (MLLW) 04:28 PM PDT. High 5.9 feet (MLLW) 10:21 PM PDT. $$ CAZ529-241500- SANTA CRUZ COUNTY COASTAL AREAS- 535 PM PDT Sun Aug 23 2026 .MONDAY... Surf Height...................3 to 6 feet. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Water Temperature.............60 to 61 degrees. Weather.......................Mostly cloudy with haze. High Temperature..............60-86. Wind..........................NW at 5 MPH becoming NW at 9 MPH. Tides.........................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:28 AM PDT. High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 10:22 AM PDT. Low 2.9 feet (MLLW) 02:36 PM PDT. High 5.5 feet (MLLW) 08:40 PM PDT. .TUESDAY... Surf Height...................3 to 5 feet. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Weather.......................Mostly cloudy. High Temperature..............60-91. Wind..........................NW at 11 MPH becoming NW at 16 MPH. Tides.........................Low -0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:01 AM PDT. High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 10:43 AM PDT. Low 2.6 feet (MLLW) 03:16 PM PDT. High 5.6 feet (MLLW) 09:19 PM PDT. $$ CAZ530-241500- MONTEREY BAY AND BIG SUR COASTAL AREAS- 535 PM PDT Sun Aug 23 2026 .MONDAY... Surf Height...................3 to 5 feet. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Water Temperature.............Around 59 degrees. Weather.......................Mostly cloudy with haze. High Temperature..............62-79. Wind..........................W at 3 MPH becoming W at 9 MPH. Tides.........................Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 03:28 AM PDT. High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 10:22 AM PDT. Low 2.9 feet (MLLW) 02:36 PM PDT. High 5.5 feet (MLLW) 08:40 PM PDT. .TUESDAY... Surf Height...................3 to 5 feet. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Weather.......................Mostly cloudy. High Temperature..............63-83. Wind..........................NW at 3 MPH becoming NW at 8 MPH. Tides.........................Low -0.0 feet (MLLW) 04:01 AM PDT. High 3.9 feet (MLLW) 10:43 AM PDT. Low 2.6 feet (MLLW) 03:16 PM PDT. High 5.6 feet (MLLW) 09:19 PM PDT. $$  165 FZUS51 KGYX 240041 SRFGYX Surf Zone Forecast for Maine National Weather Service Gray ME 841 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026 .For the ocean beaches of Maine and New Hampshire... NHZ014-240800- Coastal Rockingham- Including the beaches of Portsmouth and Hampton 841 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026 .MONDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. UV Index....................High. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Water Temperature...........67 degrees. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Hampton Beach............High 7.1 feet (MLLW) 09:41 AM EDT. Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 03:49 PM EDT. .TUESDAY... Weather.....................Sunny. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............Around 80. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Hampton Beach............High 7.4 feet (MLLW) 10:26 AM EDT. Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 04:34 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 80. Southwest winds around 5 mph. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. South 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. $$ MEZ023-240800- Coastal York- Including the beaches of Old Orchard, Fortunes Rock, Wells, Ogunquit, and York 841 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026 .MONDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy dense fog. UV Index....................High. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Water Temperature...........67 degrees. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Old Orchard Beach........High 7.6 feet (MLLW) 09:27 AM EDT. Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 03:11 PM EDT. Wells Beach..............High 7.6 feet (MLLW) 09:28 AM EDT. Low 1.9 feet (MLLW) 03:17 PM EDT. .TUESDAY... Weather.....................Sunny. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Old Orchard Beach........High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 10:12 AM EDT. Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 03:56 PM EDT. Wells Beach..............High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 10:14 AM EDT. Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 04:03 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around5 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. South 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. $$ MEZ024-240800- Coastal Cumberland- Including the beaches of Scarborough, Higgins, and Crescent 841 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026 .MONDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny until 11 AM, then sunny. Patchy dense fog. UV Index....................High. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, increasing to south around 15 mph in the afternoon. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Water Temperature...........64 degrees. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Higgins Beach............High 7.6 feet (MLLW) 09:27 AM EDT. Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 03:11 PM EDT. .TUESDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny until 9 AM, then cloudy until 10 AM, then partly sunny until 11 AM, then mostly sunny. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Higgins Beach............High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 10:12 AM EDT. Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 03:56 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 10 mph. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - A low risk of rip currents implies that wind and wave conditions are not expected to support the development of enhanced rip currents. However, rip currents are always possible, especially near jetties and other structures. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * Moderate Risk - A moderate risk of rip currents implies that individuals planning to enter the surf should check with local beach patrols first. Be sure to swim within sight of a life guard, and never alone or at night. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - A high risk of rip currents means dangerous and potentially life threatening conditions exist for all people entering the surf. People visiting the beaches should stay out of the high surf. $$ MEZ025-240800- Sagadahoc- Including the beaches of Reid State Park and Popham 841 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026 .MONDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny until 1 PM, then sunny. Patchy dense fog. UV Index....................High. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Water Temperature...........63 degrees. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Popham Beach.............High 6.9 feet (MLLW) 09:53 AM EDT. Low 1.6 feet (MLLW) 03:45 PM EDT. .TUESDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 9 AM, then cloudy until 10 AM, then partly sunny until 11 AM, then sunny. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Popham Beach.............High 7.2 feet (MLLW) 10:38 AM EDT. Low 1.4 feet (MLLW) 04:30 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds around 5 mph. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. South 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. $$ MEZ026-240800- Lincoln- Including the beaches of Pemaquid 841 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026 .MONDAY... Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 12 PM, then mostly sunny. Patchy dense fog. UV Index....................High. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Water Temperature...........62 degrees. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Pemaquid Beach...........High 7.6 feet (MLLW) 09:22 AM EDT. Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 03:13 PM EDT. .TUESDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 9 AM, then cloudy until 10 AM, then partly sunny until 11 AM, then sunny. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Pemaquid Beach...........High 7.9 feet (MLLW) 10:07 AM EDT. Low 1.5 feet (MLLW) 03:58 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds around 5 mph. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South 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. $$ MEZ027-240800- Knox- Including the beaches of Birch Point 841 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026 .MONDAY... Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 4 PM, then mostly sunny. Patchy dense fog. UV Index....................High. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet. Water Temperature...........60 degrees. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Birch Point Beach........High 8.5 feet (MLLW) 09:18 AM EDT. Low 2.0 feet (MLLW) 03:05 PM EDT. .TUESDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 9 AM, then partly sunny until 11 AM, then sunny. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Birch Point Beach........High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 10:04 AM EDT. Low 1.7 feet (MLLW) 03:51 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds around 5 mph. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds around 10 mph. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - A low risk of rip currents implies that wind and wave conditions are not expected to support the development of enhanced rip currents. However, rip currents are always possible, especially near jetties and other structures. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * Moderate Risk - A moderate risk of rip currents implies that individuals planning to enter the surf should check with local beach patrols first. Be sure to swim within sight of a life guard, and never alone or at night. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - A high risk of rip currents means dangerous and potentially life threatening conditions exist for all people entering the surf. People visiting the beaches should stay out of the high surf. $$ MEZ028-240800- Coastal Waldo- Including the beaches of Moose Point State Park 841 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026 .MONDAY... Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 12 PM, then mostly sunny. Patchy dense fog. UV Index....................High. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 1 foot. Water Temperature...........60 degrees. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Moose Point State Park...High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 09:09 AM EDT. Low 2.1 feet (MLLW) 03:02 PM EDT. .TUESDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny until 11 AM, then sunny. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10mph. Surf Height.................Around 1 foot. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Moose Point State Park...High 9.2 feet (MLLW) 09:55 AM EDT. Low 1.8 feet (MLLW) 03:49 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds around 5 mph. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South 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. $$  762 FZUS53 KGRR 240058 SRFGRR Surf Zone Forecast for West Michigan National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 858 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026 MIZ037-240900- Mason- Including the beaches of Ludington State Park and Stearns Park 858 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026 .MONDAY... Swim Risk*..................Moderate. Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet. Wave Period.................5 seconds. UV Index....................High. Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph. Sunrise.....................7:00 AM. Sunset......................8:37 PM. .TUESDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet. Wave Period.................4 seconds. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Sunrise.....................7:01 AM. Sunset......................8:35 PM. .EXTENDED... .WEDNESDAY...High swim risk*. Waves 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Breezy. South winds around 25 mph. .THURSDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around 15 mph. .FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. $$ MIZ043-240900- Oceana- Including the beaches of Charles Mears State Park and Silver Lake State Park 858 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026 .MONDAY... Swim Risk*..................Moderate. Wave Height.................2 to 4 feet. Wave Period.................5 seconds. UV Index....................High. Water Temperature...........In the lower 40s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 60s. Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph. Sunrise.....................7:01 AM. Sunset......................8:37 PM. .TUESDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet. Wave Period.................4 seconds. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Sunrise.....................7:02 AM. Sunset......................8:35 PM. .EXTENDED... .WEDNESDAY...High swim risk*. Waves 5 to 7 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Breezy. South winds around 25 mph. .THURSDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to 1 to 3 feet early in the afternoon. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds around 15 mph. .FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. && 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 thewater. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. $$ MIZ050-240900- Muskegon- Including the beaches of Muskegon State Park, Pere Marquette Park, PJ Hoffmaster State Park, and Duck Lake State Park 858 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026 .MONDAY... Swim Risk*..................Moderate. Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet in the late morning and afternoon. Wave Period.................5 seconds. UV Index....................High. Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............Around 70. Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Sunrise.....................7:00 AM. Sunset......................8:35 PM. .TUESDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................Around 1 foot. Wave Period.................3 seconds. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Sunrise.....................7:01 AM. Sunset......................8:33 PM. .EXTENDED... .WEDNESDAY...High swim risk*. Waves 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Breezy. South winds around 25 mph. .THURSDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around 15 mph. .FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. $$ MIZ056-240900- Ottawa- Including the beaches of Grand Haven State Park and Holland State Park 858 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026 .MONDAY... Swim Risk*..................Moderate. Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet in the late morning and afternoon. Wave Period.................5 seconds. UV Index....................High. Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............Around 70. Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph. Sunrise.....................7:00 AM. Sunset......................8:34 PM. .TUESDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Wave Period.................3 seconds. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................Light and variable winds becoming southwest around 10 mph in the afternoon. Sunrise.....................7:01 AM. Sunset......................8:33 PM. .EXTENDED... .WEDNESDAY...High swim risk*. Waves 4 to 6 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 20 mph. .THURSDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around 15 mph. .FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. && 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. $$ MIZ064-240900- Allegan- Including the beaches of Saugatuck Dunes State Park and Oval Beach 858 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026 .MONDAY... Swim Risk*..................Moderate. Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet building to 2 to 4 feet in the late morning and afternoon. Wave Period.................6 seconds. UV Index....................High. Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................Northwest winds around 15 mph. Sunrise.....................7:01 AM. Sunset......................8:34 PM. .TUESDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Wave Period.................4 seconds. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................Light and variable winds. Sunrise.....................7:02 AM. Sunset......................8:32 PM. .EXTENDED... .WEDNESDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 20 mph. .THURSDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around 15 mph. .FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. $$ MIZ071-240900- Van Buren- Including the beaches of South Haven and Van Buren State Park 858 PM EDT Sun Aug 23 2026 .MONDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 3 feet. Wave Period.................6 seconds. UV Index....................High. Water Temperature...........Around 70. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Sunrise.....................7:02 AM. Sunset......................8:34 PM. .TUESDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Wave Period.................4 seconds. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................Light and variable winds. Sunrise.....................7:03 AM. Sunset......................8:32 PM. .EXTENDED... .WEDNESDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 15 mph. .THURSDAY...Moderate swim risk*. Waves 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around 15 mph. .FRIDAY...Low swim risk*. Waves around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 10 mph. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at anytime 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. $$