Rockingham Area Beaches: rip current risk and surf forecast
Rip current risk today: Moderate. Life-threatening rip currents are possible. Swim near a lifeguard, and follow the beach patrol and its flags.
Surf around 5 feet, water 60 degrees. Buoy SEIM1, 8.4 mi out, measured 59 °F water. Sunset 6:28 PM.
- Rip current risk
- ModerateToday
- Surf
- Around 5 feetForecast
- Water
- 60 degreesForecast
- Sunset
- 6:28 PMEDT
Rip current risk on the map
Today’s rip current risk in every surf zone the National Weather Service forecasts for over Rockingham Area Beaches. Open it for the live map, where it pans and zooms.
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Map layer from NOAA National Weather Service surf zone forecasts. Boundaries from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet.
Alerts in force
No beach hazards statement, high surf advisory or other warning is in force for Rockingham Area Beaches. Those are the products a coastal office issues when the water turns dangerous. When one is issued it appears here and on the alerts page for this area.
Today and tomorrow
From the National Weather Service beach forecast, issued 541 AM EDT, 9/29/2026.
Today Today
Moderate rip current risk
- Rip current risk
- Moderate
- Surf
- Around 5 feet
- Water temperature
- 60 degrees
- UV index
- Low
- High temperature
- In the mid 60s
- Weather
- Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog
- Wind
- North winds around 5 mph
- Thunderstorms
- None
UV index 2 or less. Little danger for most people.
Tomorrow Wednesday
Low rip current risk
- Rip current risk
- Low
- Surf
- Around 3 feet
- High temperature
- In the mid 60s
- Weather
- Partly sunny. Patchy fog
- Wind
- Light and variable winds, becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon
- Thunderstorms
- None
The surf zone forecast, period by period
Coastal Rockingham. Issued 5:41 AM EDT on Tue, Sep 29 by the National Weather Service in Gray - Portland.
Today
- Weather
- Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog
- UV Index
- Low
- Thunderstorm Potential
- None
- High Temperature
- In the mid 60s
- Winds
- North winds around 5 mph
- Surf Height
- Around 5 feet
- Water Temperature
- 60 degrees
- Rip Current Risk
- Moderate
- Tides, Hampton Beach
- Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:40 AM EDT. High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 01:33 PM EDT
Wednesday
- Weather
- Partly sunny. Patchy fog
- Thunderstorm Potential
- None
- High Temperature
- In the mid 60s
- Winds
- Light and variable winds, becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon
- Surf Height
- Around 3 feet
- Rip Current Risk
- Low
- Tides, Hampton Beach
- Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:23 AM EDT. High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 02:17 PM EDT
Thursday
Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Friday
Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Saturday
Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Cooler. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
The office's notes on this forecast
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.
The product as issued
FZUS51 KGYX 290941
SRFGYX
Surf Zone Forecast for Maine
National Weather Service Gray ME
541 AM EDT Tue Sep 29 2026
.For the ocean beaches of Maine and New Hampshire...
NHZ014-292000-
Coastal Rockingham-
Including the beaches of Portsmouth and Hampton
541 AM EDT Tue Sep 29 2026
.TODAY...
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
UV Index....................Low.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Water Temperature...........60 degrees.
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Tides...
Hampton Beach............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:40 AM EDT.
High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 01:33 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Hampton Beach............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:23 AM EDT.
High 9.7 feet (MLLW) 02:17 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Cooler. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast 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.
$$
MEZ023-292000-
Coastal York-
Including the beaches of Old Orchard, Fortunes Rock, Wells, Ogunquit,
and York
541 AM EDT Tue Sep 29 2026
.TODAY...
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
UV Index....................Low.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Water Temperature...........60 degrees.
Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate.
Tides...
Old Orchard Beach........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:02 AM EDT.
High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 01:19 PM EDT.
Wells Beach..............Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 07:07 AM EDT.
High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 01:27 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Old Orchard Beach........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:45 AM EDT.
High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 02:03 PM EDT.
Wells Beach..............Low 0.2 feet (MLLW) 07:51 AM EDT.
High 10.3 feet (MLLW) 02:12 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Cooler. Highs in
the mid 60s. Northeast 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.
$$
MEZ024-292000-
Coastal Cumberland-
Including the beaches of Scarborough, Higgins, and Crescent
541 AM EDT Tue Sep 29 2026
.TODAY...
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain.
UV Index....................Low.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Water Temperature...........58 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*...........Moderate.
Tides...
Higgins Beach............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:02 AM EDT.
High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 01:19 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then partly
sunny. Patchy fog.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Higgins Beach............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:45 AM EDT.
High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 02:03 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. North 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.
$$
MEZ025-292000-
Sagadahoc-
Including the beaches of Reid State Park and Popham
541 AM EDT Tue Sep 29 2026
.TODAY...
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of rain.
UV Index....................Low.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet.
Water Temperature...........57 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...
Popham Beach.............Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:36 AM EDT.
High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 01:45 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then partly
sunny. Patchy fog.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
southwest around 5 mph in the
afternoon.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Popham Beach.............Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 08:19 AM EDT.
High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 02:29 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. North 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.
$$
MEZ026-292000-
Lincoln-
Including the beaches of Pemaquid
541 AM EDT Tue Sep 29 2026
.TODAY...
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain likely.
UV Index....................Low.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Water Temperature...........56 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...
Pemaquid Beach...........Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:04 AM EDT.
High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 01:14 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Weather.....................Mostly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
cloudy until 4 PM, then partly sunny.
Patchy fog.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
southwest around 5 mph in the
afternoon.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Pemaquid Beach...........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:47 AM EDT.
High 10.4 feet (MLLW) 01:58 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. North 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.
$$
MEZ027-292000-
Knox-
Including the beaches of Birch Point
541 AM EDT Tue Sep 29 2026
.TODAY...
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain likely.
UV Index....................Low.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Water Temperature...........56 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...
Birch Point Beach........Low 0.1 feet (MLLW) 07:00 AM EDT.
High 11.3 feet (MLLW) 01:06 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Birch Point Beach........Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:44 AM EDT.
High 11.3 feet (MLLW) 01:51 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 60s. North 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.
$$
MEZ028-292000-
Coastal Waldo-
Including the beaches of Moose Point State Park
541 AM EDT Tue Sep 29 2026
.TODAY...
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain.
UV Index....................Low.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........56 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...
Moose Point State Park...Low 0.0 feet (MLLW) 06:53 AM EDT.
High 11.9 feet (MLLW) 01:07 PM EDT.
.WEDNESDAY...
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
Thunderstorm Potential......None.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Rip Current Risk*...........Low.
Tides...
Moose Point State Park...Low 0.3 feet (MLLW) 07:37 AM EDT.
High 11.9 feet (MLLW) 01:52 PM EDT.
.THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. West winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
North 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.
$$The water now, measured
Buoy SEIM1, 8419870 - Seavey Island, ME, 8.4 mi away, reported 6:48 AM.
- Water temperature
- 59 °F
- Air temperature
- 57 °F
From NOAA's National Data Buoy Center. Wave height is the significant height, the average of the highest third; the largest waves run half again as high. The dominant period is the period of the most energetic waves, the average period that of all of them. Offshore buoys read bigger than the surf at the beach.
Swell forecast
The Copernicus Marine Service's global wave model, at the nearest sea point of the model, 3.1 mi from these beaches, every 3 hours through Thu, Oct 8.
Waves 2.7 ft to 4.2 ft today, the main swell 3.4 ft at 6 s from the east. Biggest in the next 7 days: 4.2 ft today.
- Waves (significant height)
- Primary swell
- Secondary swell
- Wind waves
| Day | Waves | Main swell at midday | Wind waves | Longest period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 29 | 2.7 to 4.2 ft | 3.4 ft at 6 s from the east | 0.9 ft | 9 s |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 2.0 to 2.6 ft | 2.3 ft at 7 s from the east | 0.5 ft | 9 s |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 1.7 to 2.0 ft | 1.6 ft at 7 s from the east | 1.0 ft | 9 s |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 1.3 to 1.8 ft | 1.2 ft at 8 s from the east-southeast | 0.7 ft | 11 s |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 1.0 to 1.8 ft | 1.0 ft at 8 s from the east-southeast | 0.9 ft | 10 s |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 1.2 to 1.8 ft | 1.4 ft at 3 s from the east-northeast | 0.7 ft | 10 s |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 1.5 to 1.9 ft | 1.5 ft at 4 s from the east | 1.2 ft | 6 s |
Every 6 hours
| Time | Waves | Peak period | Primary swell | Secondary swell | Wind waves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 29 | |||||
| 5:00 AM | 4.2 ft | 8 s E | 4.1 ft 6 s E | None | 0.9 ft 2 s NNW |
| 11:00 AM | 3.4 ft | 9 s E | 3.4 ft 6 s E | None | 0.2 ft 1 s NNW |
| 5:00 PM | 3.0 ft | 9 s E | 3.0 ft 7 s E | None | None |
| 11:00 PM | 2.7 ft | 9 s E | 2.6 ft 7 s E | 0.5 ft 2 s SSE | None |
| Wed, Sep 30 | |||||
| 5:00 AM | 2.4 ft | 9 s E | 2.4 ft 7 s E | None | None |
| 11:00 AM | 2.4 ft | 9 s E | 2.3 ft 7 s E | 0.5 ft 3 s ENE | None |
| 5:00 PM | 2.1 ft | 9 s E | 2.1 ft 7 s E | 0.5 ft 3 s ENE | None |
| 11:00 PM | 2.0 ft | 9 s E | 1.9 ft 7 s E | 0.5 ft 3 s ESE | 0.2 ft 1 s SSW |
| Thu, Oct 1 | |||||
| 5:00 AM | 1.9 ft | 9 s E | 1.8 ft 7 s E | 0.5 ft 3 s SE | 0.2 ft 1 s WSW |
| 11:00 AM | 1.7 ft | 8 s ESE | 1.6 ft 7 s E | 0.4 ft 3 s SSE | None |
| 5:00 PM | 1.8 ft | 9 s ESE | 1.5 ft 7 s E | 0.6 ft 3 s SSE | 0.7 ft 2 s SSW |
| 11:00 PM | 1.8 ft | 9 s ESE | 1.4 ft 8 s ESE | 0.9 ft 3 s SSE | 0.8 ft 2 s SW |
| Fri, Oct 2 | |||||
| 5:00 AM | 1.6 ft | 9 s ESE | 1.1 ft 7 s ESE | 0.7 ft 10 s ESE | 0.5 ft 2 s WSW |
| 11:00 AM | 1.4 ft | 11 s ESE | 1.2 ft 8 s ESE | 0.5 ft 4 s SSE | 0.2 ft 2 s WSW |
| 5:00 PM | 1.3 ft | 10 s ESE | 1.2 ft 8 s ESE | 0.3 ft 2 s WSW | 0.4 ft 2 s SW |
| 11:00 PM | 1.8 ft | 10 s SE | 1.3 ft 5 s ESE | 1.0 ft 6 s SE | 0.6 ft 2 s W |
| Sat, Oct 3 | |||||
| 5:00 AM | 1.6 ft | 10 s ESE | 1.0 ft 8 s ESE | 0.9 ft 4 s SSE | 0.9 ft 2 s WNW |
| 11:00 AM | 1.3 ft | 10 s E | 1.0 ft 8 s ESE | 0.4 ft 4 s SSE | 0.8 ft 2 s NW |
| 5:00 PM | 1.0 ft | 10 s ESE | 0.9 ft 8 s ESE | 0.2 ft 3 s SE | 0.2 ft 2 s NW |
| 11:00 PM | 1.0 ft | 10 s ESE | 0.9 ft 8 s ESE | 0.2 ft 3 s NE | 0.4 ft 2 s N |
| Sun, Oct 4 | |||||
| 5:00 AM | 1.4 ft | 9 s ENE | 1.0 ft 3 s NE | 0.8 ft 7 s ESE | 0.5 ft 2 s NE |
| 11:00 AM | 1.8 ft | 4 s E | 1.4 ft 3 s ENE | 0.8 ft 8 s ESE | 0.7 ft 2 s ENE |
| 5:00 PM | 1.5 ft | 5 s E | 1.2 ft 3 s ENE | 0.6 ft 6 s ESE | None |
| 11:00 PM | 1.4 ft | 4 s E | 1.1 ft 3 s E | 0.8 ft 8 s ESE | None |
| Mon, Oct 5 | |||||
| 5:00 AM | 1.6 ft | 4 s E | 1.3 ft 3 s E | 0.6 ft 6 s ESE | None |
| 11:00 AM | 1.6 ft | 5 s ESE | 1.5 ft 4 s E | 0.7 ft 8 s ESE | None |
| 5:00 PM | 1.7 ft | 5 s ESE | 1.2 ft 4 s E | 1.0 ft 5 s SE | 0.2 ft 1 s WSW |
| 11:00 PM | 1.9 ft | 6 s E | 1.0 ft 5 s E | 0.9 ft 4 s ESE | 1.2 ft 2 s NW |
| Tue, Oct 6 | |||||
| 5:00 AM | 2.0 ft | 5 s NNE | 1.1 ft 5 s ESE | 0.3 ft 9 s ESE | 1.5 ft 3 s NW |
| 11:00 AM | 1.8 ft | 4 s NW | 0.8 ft 6 s ESE | 0.3 ft 7 s NE | 1.6 ft 3 s WNW |
| 5:00 PM | 1.3 ft | 4 s NW | 0.6 ft 7 s ESE | 0.2 ft 6 s WSW | 1.1 ft 2 s WNW |
| 11:00 PM | 0.7 ft | 8 s E | 0.6 ft 7 s E | 0.2 ft 6 s WNW | 0.3 ft 2 s WNW |
| Wed, Oct 7 | |||||
| 5:00 AM | 0.7 ft | 8 s E | 0.5 ft 7 s E | 0.2 ft 6 s NE | 0.3 ft 1 s W |
| 11:00 AM | 0.7 ft | 8 s ESE | 0.5 ft 7 s E | 0.2 ft 7 s NE | 0.3 ft 2 s SW |
| 5:00 PM | 0.8 ft | 5 s SE | 0.3 ft 4 s ESE | 0.3 ft 8 s ESE | 0.5 ft 2 s SSW |
| 11:00 PM | 1.2 ft | 4 s SSE | 0.7 ft 3 s SSE | 0.2 ft 5 s ESE | 0.9 ft 2 s SSW |
| Thu, Oct 8 | |||||
| 5:00 AM | 1.2 ft | 4 s S | 0.9 ft 3 s SSE | 0.3 ft 8 s ESE | 0.7 ft 2 s WSW |
| 11:00 AM | 0.7 ft | 7 s SSE | 0.4 ft 3 s SSE | 0.3 ft 6 s SE | 0.4 ft 2 s WSW |
| 5:00 PM | 0.4 ft | 10 s SE | 0.3 ft 8 s SE | 0.2 ft 11 s E | None |
Wave height is the significant height, the average of the highest third of the waves. Swell is the long-period energy raised by distant storms; wind waves are the short chop raised by the local wind. A longer period carries more energy and breaks bigger on the sand. Offshore model heights read larger than the surf at a sheltered beach.
Tides today
Gosport Harbor, Isles of Shoals, 6.0 mi away. Feet above mean lower low water.
- High tide1:09 AM9.2 ft
- Low tide7:06 AM-0.1 ft
- High tide1:21 PM10.0 ft
- Low tide7:38 PM-0.7 ft
Low tide often exposes the sandbars and channels that shape rip currents, and the risk can run higher for an hour or two either side of it. Full tide table for Gosport Harbor, Isles of Shoals.
Sun and daylight
- Sunrise today
- 6:38 AM
- Sunset today
- 6:28 PM
- Sunrise tomorrow
- 6:39 AM
- Sunset tomorrow
- 6:26 PM
Times are Eastern Daylight Time. Lifeguards are off duty outside posted hours, and the rip current risk does not fall with the light.
Beaches in this forecast
- Portsmouth
- Hampton
As the National Weather Service lists them in its surf zone forecast.
What this means
The three levels the National Weather Service issues, and what to do at each.
| High | Life-threatening rip currents are likely. The surf zone is dangerous for swimmers of every level. Stay out of the water. |
|---|---|
| Moderate | Life-threatening rip currents are possible. Swim near a lifeguard, and follow the beach patrol and its flags. |
| Low | Life-threatening rip currents are not expected, but they can still form near groins, jetties, reefs and piers. Swim near a lifeguard. |
If a rip current carries you out
- Do not fight the current. It pulls you away from the beach, not under the water.
- Stay calm and keep your head above water. Float or tread water until the pull eases.
- Swim parallel to the beach, along the shore, until you are out of the current, then angle in toward the beach.
- If you cannot escape, face the shore, wave your arms and call for help.
- If someone else is caught, do not go in after them. Get a lifeguard, call 911, and throw them something that floats.
Thunderstorms and lightning
No thunderstorms are in the forecast today. Water and open sand leave you the tallest thing around. When thunder roars, go indoors: leave the water and the beach for a building or a hard-topped vehicle, and wait 30 minutes after the last thunder before going back.
A rip current is a narrow stream of water flowing away from the beach, through the surf and past the breakers. It pulls swimmers out, not under. Rip current and lightning safety guidance from the National Weather Service.
Nearby
The stretches of shore the National Weather Service forecasts on either side of this one.
More for this place
Sources
Rip current risk, surf, water temperature and UV from the National Weather Service surf zone forecast and beach forecast, office GYX, issued 541 AM EDT, 9/29/2026. Original at NWS. Waves and water temperature measured by NOAA's National Data Buoy Center. Swell forecast: E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (global wave analysis and forecast, Météo-France MFWAM). Tides from NOAA CO-OPS. Alerts from the National Weather Service for zone NHZ014.