Hey there, surfers! Ready to catch some waves and soak up the sun? Let's dive into the surf zone forecast for Maine brought to you by the National Weather Service in Gray.
Starting off with Coastal Rockingham, including the beaches of Portsmouth and Hampton. Today, expect partly sunny skies with scattered showers and thunderstorms. UV index is moderate, so don't forget your sunscreen. The high temperature will be in the lower 70s with surf heights around 1 foot. The water temperature is a refreshing 66 degrees, and the rip current risk is low.
Moving on to Coastal York, featuring Old Orchard, Wells, and Ogunquit. Today, anticipate partly sunny conditions with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. The high temperature will be in the upper 60s with a moderate chance of thunderstorms. Surf heights around 1 foot, water temperature at 66 degrees, and a low rip current risk labeled.
And let's not forget Coastal Cumberland with Scarborough and Higgins Beach. Today's forecast includes mostly cloudy skies with a possibility of thunderstorms. The high temperature will be in the lower 70s with southeast winds around 5 mph. Expect surf heights around 2 feet and a low rip current risk.
As we look ahead to the weekend, Saturday will bring surf heights around 2-3 feet with partly sunny to mostly cloudy conditions and highs in the upper 70s to lower 70s. Sunday could see higher surf heights around 4-7 feet with a chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Now, remember the rip current risk categories - low risk means stay alert, moderate risk suggests extra caution, and high risk means it's best to stay out of the high surf.
So, grab your board, put on some sunscreen, and get ready for a swell time out there! This has been a Quiet Please Studios audio creation with the help of AI. Please subscribe and never miss a Swell! Thank you for listening.