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Rip Current Statement 1, NWS Gray, ME

August 20, 20255 counties in Maine; Rockingham County, New Hampshire

NWS Gray, ME issued this rip current statement at Aug 20, 2025, 1:51 PM EDT for 5 counties in Maine; Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It took effect at Aug 21, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 20, 2025, 1:51 PM EDT (17:51 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 21, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT
Expired
Aug 21, 2025, 7:56 PM EDT
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Gray, ME

Counties Cumberland County, ME, Knox County, ME, Lincoln County, ME, Sagadahoc County, ME, York County, ME, Rockingham County, NH

The radar

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The nearest sounding before it

Albany, NY (KALY), launched 12:00Z, 5.9 hours before the alert went out and 323 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Albany, NY at 12:00Z on 2025-08-20Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Albany, NY at 12:00Z on 2025-08-20The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 70 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
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0 J/kg
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No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1103 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
36 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
70 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
211 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
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The text

As transmitted.

870 
WHUS41 KGYX 201751
CFWGYX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gray ME
151 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

MEZ023>027-NHZ014-211000-
/O.NEW.KGYX.SU.Y.0002.250822T1000Z-250824T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.RP.S.0001.250821T1000Z-250822T0000Z/
Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-
Coastal Rockingham-
151 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, a high risk of dangerous
  rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large
  breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet and a high risk of dangerous rip
  currents.

* WHERE...In Maine, Coastal York, Coastal Cumberland, Sagadahoc, 
  Lincoln and Knox Counties. In New Hampshire, Coastal 
  Rockingham County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from Thursday morning 
  through Thursday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 
  AM Friday to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

&&

$$

MEZ028-211000-
/O.NEW.KGYX.SU.Y.0002.250822T1000Z-250824T0000Z/
Coastal Waldo-
151 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet and a high risk of 
  rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Waldo County.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Friday to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
552 
WHUS41 KGYX 210656
CFWGYX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gray ME
256 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

MEZ023>027-NHZ014-211800-
/O.CON.KGYX.SU.Y.0002.250822T1000Z-250824T0000Z/
/O.CON.KGYX.RP.S.0001.250821T1000Z-250822T0000Z/
Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-
Coastal Rockingham-
256 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 8 PM
EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
  expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6
  to 10 feet and a high risk of dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Maine, Coastal York, Coastal Cumberland, Sagadahoc, 
  Lincoln and Knox Counties. In New Hampshire, Coastal 
  Rockingham County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT this 
  morning through this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 
  6 AM Friday to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

Large waves can present a danger to people on rocks above the
water.  Stay away from rock outcrops along the shoreline exposed
to ocean waves...as waves can easily sweep people into the cold
ocean water.

&&

$$

MEZ028-211800-
/O.CON.KGYX.SU.Y.0002.250822T1000Z-250824T0000Z/
Coastal Waldo-
256 AM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 8 PM
EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet and a high risk of rip
  currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Waldo County.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Friday to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Large waves can present a danger to people on rocks above the
water.  Stay away from rock outcrops along the shoreline exposed
to ocean waves...as waves can easily sweep people into the cold
ocean water.

&&

$$
943 
WHUS41 KGYX 211727
CFWGYX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gray ME
127 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

MEZ023>027-NHZ014-220800-
/O.NEW.KGYX.CF.Y.0002.250823T0200Z-250823T0500Z/
/O.CON.KGYX.SU.Y.0002.250822T1000Z-250824T0000Z/
/O.CON.KGYX.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/
Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-
Coastal Rockingham-
127 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 8 PM
EDT SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, a high risk of dangerous
  rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves
  of 6 to 10 feet and a high risk of dangerous rip currents. For
  the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding and splash-
  over.

* WHERE...In Maine, Coastal York, Coastal Cumberland, Sagadahoc, 
  Lincoln and Knox Counties. In New Hampshire, Coastal 
  Rockingham County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Friday to 8 PM 
  EDT Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 PM 
  Friday to 1 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and 
  surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents 
  can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper 
  water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Large waves can present a danger to people on rocks above the
water.  Stay away from rock outcrops along the shoreline exposed
to ocean waves...as waves can easily sweep people into the cold
ocean water.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Seavey Island / Portsmouth NH
MLLW Categories - Minor 11.5 ft, Moderate 12.5 ft, Major 13.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.6 ft, Moderate 3.6 ft, Major 4.6 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 21/11 AM     8.6       -0.3        0.6       2-3      None    
 21/11 PM    10.4        1.5        1.0       3-4      None    
 22/12 PM     9.9        1.0        1.7       5-6      None    
 23/12 AM    11.0        2.1        1.6        6       None    
 23/12 PM     9.4        0.5        1.0        6       None    
 24/12 AM     9.5        0.6        0.3        6       None

Hampton Harbor NH
MLLW Categories - Minor 11.0 ft, Moderate 12.0 ft, Major 13.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.4 ft, Major 3.4 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 21/11 AM     8.6       -1.0        0.5        1       None    
 21/11 PM    10.6        1.0        1.1       3-4      None    
 22/11 AM    10.0        0.4        1.7       4-5      None    
 23/12 AM    11.1        1.5        1.6       5-6     Minor    
 23/12 PM     9.5       -0.1        1.0        6       None    
 24/12 AM     9.7        0.1        0.3       5-6      None

Portland ME
MLLW Categories - Minor 12.0 ft, Moderate 13.0 ft, Major 14.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.1 ft, Moderate 3.1 ft, Major 4.1 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 21/11 AM     9.4       -0.5        0.7        1       None    
 21/11 PM    11.3        1.4        1.0        3       None    
 22/11 AM    10.8        0.9        1.7        5       None    
 22/11 PM    12.2        2.3        1.9       6-7     Minor    
 23/12 PM    10.5        0.6        1.1       5-6      None    
 24/12 AM    10.8        0.9        0.5       4-5      None

Arrowsic Test Point
MLLW Categories - Minor 11.5 ft, Moderate 12.5 ft, Major 13.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 3.7 ft, Moderate 4.7 ft, Major 5.7 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 21/11 AM     8.4        0.6        0.6        0       None    
 21/11 PM    10.2        2.4        1.0        0       None    
 22/12 PM     9.8        2.0        1.7        0       None    
 23/12 AM    11.2        3.4        2.0        0       None    
 23/12 PM     9.6        1.8        1.3        0       None    
 24/01 AM     9.8        2.0        0.7        0       None

Bath ME
MLLW Categories - Minor 9.5 ft, Moderate 11.0 ft, Major 12.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.1 ft, Moderate 3.6 ft, Major 4.6 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 21/11 AM     7.3       -0.1        0.6        0       None    
 21/11 PM     9.0        1.6        1.0        0       None    
 22/12 PM     8.6        1.2        1.7        0       None    
 23/12 AM    10.0        2.6        2.0        0      Minor    
 23/01 PM     8.4        1.0        1.3        0       None    
 24/01 AM     8.7        1.3        0.8        0       None

Boothbay Harbor ME
MLLW Categories - Minor 13.0 ft, Moderate 14.0 ft, Major 15.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 3.3 ft, Moderate 4.3 ft, Major 5.3 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 21/10 PM    10.9        1.2        1.0       2-3      None    
 22/11 AM    10.6        0.9        1.8       3-4      None    
 22/11 PM    12.0        2.3        2.0       3-4      None    
 23/12 PM    10.2        0.5        1.2        2       None    
 24/12 AM    10.6        0.9        0.6        2       None

Saint George
MLLW Categories - Minor 12.5 ft, Moderate 13.5 ft, Major 14.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.6 ft, Moderate 3.6 ft, Major 4.6 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 21/10 PM    11.1        1.2        0.9       4-5      None    
 22/11 AM    10.7        0.8        1.7       7-8      None    
 22/11 PM    12.2        2.3        2.0       7-8      None    
 23/12 PM    10.4        0.5        1.2       4-5      None    
 24/12 AM    10.9        1.0        0.7        3       None

&&

$$

MEZ028-220800-
/O.NEW.KGYX.CF.Y.0002.250823T0200Z-250823T0500Z/
/O.CON.KGYX.SU.Y.0002.250822T1000Z-250824T0000Z/
Coastal Waldo-
127 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 8 PM
EDT SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to
  6 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding
  and splash-over possible.

* WHERE...Coastal Waldo County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Friday to 8 PM 
  EDT Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 PM 
  Friday to 1 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and 
  surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Large waves can present a danger to people on rocks above the
water.  Stay away from rock outcrops along the shoreline exposed
to ocean waves...as waves can easily sweep people into the cold
ocean water.

&&

$$
455 
WHUS41 KGYX 212356
CFWGYX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Gray ME
756 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

MEZ023>027-NHZ014-220800-
/O.CAN.KGYX.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/
/O.CON.KGYX.SU.Y.0002.250822T1000Z-250824T0000Z/
/O.CON.KGYX.CF.Y.0002.250823T0200Z-250823T0500Z/
Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-
Coastal Rockingham-
756 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 8 PM
EDT SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM FRIDAY TO
1 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to
  10 feet and a high risk of dangerous rip currents. For the
  Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding and splash- over.

* WHERE...In Maine, Coastal York, Coastal Cumberland, Sagadahoc, 
  Lincoln and Knox Counties. In New Hampshire, Coastal 
  Rockingham County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Friday to 8 PM 
  EDT Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 PM 
  Friday to 1 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and 
  surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Large waves can present a danger to people on rocks above the
water.  Stay away from rock outcrops along the shoreline exposed
to ocean waves...as waves can easily sweep people into the cold
ocean water.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Seavey Island / Portsmouth NH
MLLW Categories - Minor 11.5 ft, Moderate 12.5 ft, Major 13.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.6 ft, Moderate 3.6 ft, Major 4.6 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 21/11 PM    10.5        1.6        1.1       3-4      None    
 22/12 PM     9.8        0.9        1.6       5-6      None    
 23/12 AM    11.0        2.1        1.6        6       None    
 23/12 PM     9.5        0.6        1.1        6       None    
 24/12 AM     9.7        0.8        0.5        6       None    
 24/01 PM     9.0        0.1        0.4       4-5      None

Hampton Harbor NH
MLLW Categories - Minor 11.0 ft, Moderate 12.0 ft, Major 13.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.4 ft, Major 3.4 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 21/11 PM    10.6        1.0        1.1        1       None    
 22/11 AM     9.9        0.3        1.6        1       None    
 23/12 AM    11.1        1.5        1.6        1      Minor    
 23/12 PM     9.6        0.0        1.1        1       None    
 24/12 AM     9.9        0.3        0.5        1       None    
 24/01 PM     9.1       -0.5        0.4        1       None

Portland ME
MLLW Categories - Minor 12.0 ft, Moderate 13.0 ft, Major 14.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.1 ft, Moderate 3.1 ft, Major 4.1 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 21/11 PM    11.3        1.4        1.0        1       None    
 22/11 AM    10.8        0.9        1.7        1       None    
 22/11 PM    12.2        2.3        1.9        1      Minor    
 23/12 PM    10.7        0.8        1.3        1       None    
 24/12 AM    11.0        1.1        0.7        1       None    
 24/01 PM    10.0        0.1        0.5        1       None

Arrowsic Test Point
MLLW Categories - Minor 11.5 ft, Moderate 12.5 ft, Major 13.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 3.7 ft, Moderate 4.7 ft, Major 5.7 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 21/11 PM    10.2        2.4        1.0        0       None    
 22/12 PM     9.8        2.0        1.7        0       None    
 23/12 AM    11.2        3.4        2.0        0       None    
 23/12 PM     9.6        1.8        1.3        0       None    
 24/01 AM     9.9        2.1        0.8        0       None    
 24/01 PM     9.0        1.2        0.6        0       None

Bath ME
MLLW Categories - Minor 9.5 ft, Moderate 11.0 ft, Major 12.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.1 ft, Moderate 3.6 ft, Major 4.6 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 21/11 PM     9.0        1.6        1.0        0       None    
 22/12 PM     8.5        1.1        1.6        0       None    
 23/12 AM    10.0        2.6        2.0        0      Minor    
 23/01 PM     8.5        1.1        1.4        0       None    
 24/01 AM     8.8        1.4        0.9        0       None    
 24/01 PM     7.7        0.3        0.6        0       None

Boothbay Harbor ME
MLLW Categories - Minor 13.0 ft, Moderate 14.0 ft, Major 15.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 3.3 ft, Moderate 4.3 ft, Major 5.3 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 21/10 PM    10.8        1.1        0.9       2-3      None    
 22/11 AM    10.5        0.8        1.7       3-4      None    
 22/11 PM    12.0        2.3        2.0       3-4      None    
 23/12 PM    10.3        0.6        1.3        2       None    
 24/12 AM    10.7        1.0        0.7        2       None    
 24/01 PM     9.7       -0.0        0.5       2-3      None

Saint George
MLLW Categories - Minor 12.5 ft, Moderate 13.5 ft, Major 14.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 2.6 ft, Moderate 3.6 ft, Major 4.6 ft

             Total      Total    Departure                   
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood  
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 21/10 PM    11.1        1.2        0.9       4-5      None    
 22/11 AM    10.7        0.8        1.7       7-8      None    
 22/11 PM    12.2        2.3        2.0       7-8      None    
 23/12 PM    10.5        0.6        1.3       4-5      None    
 24/12 AM    11.0        1.1        0.8        3       None    
 24/01 PM     9.8       -0.1        0.5       3-4      None

&&

$$

MEZ028-220800-
/O.CON.KGYX.SU.Y.0002.250822T1000Z-250824T0000Z/
/O.CON.KGYX.CF.Y.0002.250823T0200Z-250823T0500Z/
Coastal Waldo-
756 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 8 PM
EDT SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM FRIDAY TO
1 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to
  6 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding
  and splash-over possible.

* WHERE...Coastal Waldo County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Friday to 8 PM 
  EDT Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 PM 
  Friday to 1 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and 
  surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Large waves can present a danger to people on rocks above the
water.  Stay away from rock outcrops along the shoreline exposed
to ocean waves...as waves can easily sweep people into the cold
ocean water.

&&

$$

Tubbs

The office that day

Everything else NWS Gray, ME issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 20, 1:45 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryGYX4 days
Aug 20, 1:51 PM EDTHigh Surf AdvisoryGYXCumberland, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Waldo, York3 days

Nearby

Rip Current Statements in Maine, 2025Rip Current Statements in New Hampshire, 2025Every rip current statement in 2025

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.