Ahoy there, surfers and beachgoers! It's time for your Maine surf zone forecast straight from the National Weather Service in Gray. So, let's dive in and catch those waves!

For the ocean beaches of Maine and New Hampshire, starting off with Portsmouth and Hampton:

Today, expect sunny skies with highs in the mid-50s. The surf height will be around 2 feet, with west winds blowing at 15 miles per hour. Keep an eye out for a low UV index and low rip current risk. Remember, water temperature is 57 degrees, so stay safe out there!

Looking ahead to Thursday, it's still sunny with highs in the upper 50s and surf heights around 1 foot. Make sure to check the tides at Hampton Beach - high at 10:3 AM and 11:27 AM.

Moving on to the beaches of Old Orchard, Fortunes Rock, Wells, Ogunquit, and York:

Today's forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with northwest winds around 20 mph. Surf height peaks at 3 feet, and water temperature is 57 degrees. Plus, keep the low rip current risk in mind while enjoying the waves!

On Thursday, expect sunny weather with highs in the mid-50s and a drop in surf height to around 2 feet. Tides at Old Orchard Beach and Wells Beach are high at 11:13 AM and 11:20 AM, respectively.

And don't forget Scarborough, Higgins, and Crescent beaches:

Today, you'll enjoy sunny skies and a surf height around 3 feet with northwest winds at 15 mph. Water temperature is 56 degrees, so be cautious. Plus, Higgins Beach tides are high at 10:25 AM and 11:13 AM on Thursday.

There's more ahead on Friday, with sunny skies, surf height around 1 foot, and highs around 60. Keep an eye out for those north winds.

As we move along the coast, hitting Pemaquid in Lincoln:

Today, expect mostly sunny skies with west winds and surf heights between 3 to 4 feet. Water temperature is around 54 degrees, so be prepared for cooler waters. Watch out for the tides at Pemaquid Beach too.

Thursday brings us sunny skies, northwest winds, and surf heights around 1 foot. Tides at Pemaquid Beach are high at 11:08 AM, so plan accordingly.

To wrap up, we swing by Birch Point in Knox:

Today's forecast includes mostly sunny skies, west winds, and surf heights between 3 to 4 feet. Keep in mind the low rip current risk and stay safe out there. And remember, the tides at Birch Point Beach are high at 11:07 AM on Thursday.

So, pack your boards and sunscreen, and get ready for some fun in the sun at these beautiful Maine beaches. And as always, be mindful of the ocean conditions and have a blast catching those waves!

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