359 FZUS52 KJAX 181500 SRFJAX Surf Zone Forecast for Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 1100 AM EDT Mon May 18 2026 FLZ124-125-138-233-333-190600- Nassau-Duval-Flagler-St. Johns- Including the beaches of Yulee, Fernandina Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Palm Coast, Palm Valley, Ponte Vedra Beach, Sawgrass, Vilano Beach, Anastasia, Crescent Beach, St. Augustine, and St. Augustine South 1100 AM EDT Mon May 18 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... .REST OF TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........High. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........72 to 77. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph. Tides... Vilano Beach.............Low 04:23 PM EDT. St Augustine Beach.......Low 03:46 PM EDT. Fernandina Beach.........Low 04:34 PM EDT. Mayport Naval Station....Low 04:02 PM EDT. Jacksonville Beach.......Low 03:50 PM EDT. .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........High. Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph. Tides... Vilano Beach.............High 11:27 AM EDT. Low 05:19 PM EDT. St Augustine Beach.......High 10:53 AM EDT. Low 04:43 PM EDT. Fernandina Beach.........High 11:49 AM EDT. Low 05:28 PM EDT. Mayport Naval Station....High 11:21 AM EDT. Low 04:56 PM EDT. Jacksonville Beach.......High 10:44 AM EDT. Low 04:45 PM EDT. .EXTENDED... .WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds around 10 mph. .THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds around 10 mph. && 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/jax $$ GAZ154-166-190600- Glynn-Camden- Including the beaches of Brunswick, St. Simons, Country Club Estates, Dock Junction, St. Marys, and Kingsland 1100 AM EDT Mon May 18 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... .REST OF TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........High. Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........70 to 75. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph. Tides... St Simons Island.........Low 04:28 PM EDT. Brunswick GA.............Low 04:46 PM EDT. Dungeness Seacamp........High 11:05 AM EDT. Low 04:50 PM EDT. .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........High. Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides... St Simons Island.........High 11:09 AM EDT. Low 05:22 PM EDT. Brunswick GA.............High 11:29 AM EDT. Low 05:40 PM EDT. Dungeness Seacamp........High 12:04 PM EDT. Low 05:46 PM EDT. .EXTENDED... .WEDNESDAY...Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds around 5 mph. .THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** For thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/jax $$  400 FZUS52 KMLB 181501 SRFMLB Surf Zone Forecast National Weather Service Melbourne FL 1100 AM EDT Mon May 18 2026 FLZ141-347-447-182000- Coastal Volusia-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands- Including the beaches of Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach, and Canaveral National Seashore 1100 AM EDT Mon May 18 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... .REST OF TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........High. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....Low. UV Index**..................Extreme. Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s. Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. High Temperature............In the mid 80s. Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph. Tides... Daytona Beach............Low -0.7 feet (MLLW) 03:52 PM EDT. Port Canaveral...........Low -0.8 feet (MLLW) 03:25 PM EDT. Sunrise.....................6:30 AM. Sunset......................8:11 PM. .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........High. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....Low. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. High Temperature............In the mid 80s. Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph. Tides... Daytona Beach............High 3.8 feet (MLLW) 10:53 AM EDT. Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:46 PM EDT. Port Canaveral...........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 10:26 AM EDT. Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 04:21 PM EDT. Sunrise.....................6:30 AM. Sunset......................8:12 PM. .WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds around 10 mph. .THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds around 10 mph. .FRIDAY...Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds around 10 mph. && 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/mlb $$ FLZ154-159-164-647-747-182000- Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-Coastal Martin- Mainland Southern Brevard-Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- Including the beaches of Vero Beach, Fort Pierce Inlet, Jensen Beach, St Lucie Inlet, Hobe Sound, Cocoa Beach, Satellite Beach, and Melbourne Beach 1100 AM EDT Mon May 18 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... .REST OF TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........High. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....Low. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........|*Enter temp*|. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. High Temperature............In the mid 80s. Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph. Tides... Port Canaveral...........Low -0.8 feet (MLLW) 03:25 PM EDT. Sebastian Inlet..........Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 03:53 PM EDT. Fort Pierce Inlet........Low -0.4 feet (MLLW) 03:56 PM EDT. Sunrise.....................6:31 AM. Sunset......................8:07 PM. .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........High. Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....Low. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. High Temperature............Inthe mid 80s. Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph. Tides... Port Canaveral...........High 3.1 feet (MLLW) 10:26 AM EDT. Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 04:21 PM EDT. Sebastian Inlet..........High 2.4 feet (MLLW) 10:31 AM EDT. Low -0.5 feet (MLLW) 04:49 PM EDT. Fort Pierce Inlet........High 2.1 feet (MLLW) 10:43 AM EDT. Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 04:52 PM EDT. Sunrise.....................6:30 AM. Sunset......................8:08 PM. .WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds around 10 mph. .THURSDAY...Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds around 10 mph. .FRIDAY...Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds around 10 mph. && 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/mlb $$  683 FZUS52 KTAE 181525 SRFTAE Surf Zone Forecast National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 1125 AM EDT Mon May 18 2026 .THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK... Starting out this morning, a moderate risk for rip currents exists for all area beaches. Surf heights will begin to increase to 2-3 feet for local beaches, introducing a High risk for rip currents at Bay, Franklin, and State Park beaches of Gulf County. A Rip Current Statement will be in effect this afternoon for these beaches. Based on communication with area beach officials, the following flags are flying at area beaches: Walton........................Yellow Bay...........................Red State Park Gulf Beaches.......Red West Facing Gulf Beaches......Yellow South Facing Gulf Beaches.....Red Franklin......................Red FLZ108-182015- South Walton- Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach, and Turquoise Beach 1025 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026 .REST OF TODAY... Rip Current Risk............Moderate. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........78 degrees. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph. Tides... None. Sunrise.....................6:48 AM. Sunset......................8:34 PM. .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk............High. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph. Tides... Panama City..............High at 11:54 AM CDT. Sunrise.....................6:48 AM. Sunset......................8:35 PM. .WEDNESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. .THURSDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. && 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 lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae $$ FLZ112-182015- Coastal Bay- Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach 1025 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... .REST OF TODAY... Rip Current Risk............High. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........78 degrees. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph. Tides... None. Sunrise.....................6:47 AM. Sunset......................8:31 PM. .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk............High. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph. Tides... Panama City..............High at 11:54 AM CDT. Sunrise.....................6:46 AM. Sunset......................8:32 PM. .WEDNESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph. .THURSDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs around 80. Southeast winds around 10 mph. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae $$ FLZ114-182015- Coastal Gulf- Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach 1125 AM EDT Mon May 18 2026 /1025 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026/ ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... .REST OF TODAY... Rip Current Risk... W Facing Beaches.........Moderate. S Facing Beaches.........Moderate. State Park Beaches.......High. Surf Height... W Facing Beaches.........Around 1 foot. S Facing Beaches.........Around 2 feet. State Park Beaches.......Around 2 feet. UV Index**..................Extreme. Water Temperature...........79 degrees. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Tides... Apalachicola.............Low at 11:32 AM EDT. High at 04:01 PM EDT. Sunrise.....................6:46 AM. Sunset......................8:29 PM. .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk... W Facing Beaches.........Moderate. S Facing Beaches.........High. State Park Beaches.......High. Surf Height... W Facing Beaches.........Around 1 foot. S Facing Beaches.........Around 3 feet. State Park Beaches.......Around 2 feet. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph. Tides... Apalachicola.............High at 09:51 AM EDT. Low at 12:23 PM EDT. High at 04:52 PM EDT. Sunrise.....................6:46 AM. Sunset......................8:30 PM. .WEDNESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 80. Southeast winds around 10 mph. .THURSDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 10 mph. && 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 lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae $$ FLZ115-182015- Coastal Franklin- Including the beaches of Apalachicola 1125 AM EDT Mon May 18 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... .REST OF TODAY... Rip Current Risk............High. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. UV Index**..................Extreme. Water Temperature...........80 degrees. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Tides... Apalachicola.............Low at 11:32 AM EDT. High at 04:01 PM EDT. Sunrise.....................6:44 AM. Sunset......................8:27 PM. .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk............High. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph. Tides... Apalachicola.............High at 09:51 AM EDT. Low at 12:23 PM EDT. High at 04:52 PM EDT. Sunrise.....................6:44 AM. Sunset......................8:28 PM. .WEDNESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 10 mph. .THURSDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae $$  790 FZUS52 KILM 181528 SRFILM Surf Zone Forecast National Weather Service Wilmington NC 1128 AM EDT Mon May 18 2026 NCZ106-190515- Coastal Pender- Including the beaches of Surf City and Topsail Beach 1128 AM EDT Mon May 18 2026 ...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... .REST OF TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Waterspout Risk**...........Low. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides... Topsail Inlet............Low at 02:55 PM EDT. Remarks.....................None. .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Waterspout Risk**...........Low. Weather.....................Sunny. Patchy fog. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides... Topsail Inlet............High at 10:01 AM EDT. Low at 03:50 PM EDT. Remarks.....................None. .EXTENDED... .WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs around 80. South winds around 10 mph. .THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 80. South winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. && 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/ilm $$ NCZ108-190515- Coastal New Hanover- Including the beaches of Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Island, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Fort Fisher 1128 AM EDT Mon May 18 2026 ...MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... .REST OF TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Waterspout Risk**...........Low. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides... Mercer Pier..............Low at 03:13 PM EDT. Remarks.....................Moderate south to north longshore current. .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Waterspout Risk**...........Low. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides... Mercer Pier..............High at 10:04 AM EDT. Low at 04:05 PM EDT. Remarks.....................None. .EXTENDED... .WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 10 mph. .THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 10 mph. .FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph. && 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/ilm $$ NCZ110-190515- Coastal Brunswick- Including the beaches of Bald Head Island, Oak Island, Holden Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach 1128 AM EDT Mon May 18 2026 .REST OF TODAY... Rip Current Risk*... East of Ocean Isle Beach.Low. Ocean Isle Beach West....Low. Surf Height... East of Ocean Isle Beach.1 to 2 feet. Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Waterspout Risk**...........Low. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides... Oak Island...............Low at 03:18 PM EDT. Remarks.....................None. .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*... East of Ocean Isle Beach.Low. Ocean Isle Beach West....Low. Surf Height... East of Ocean Isle Beach.1 foot. Ocean Isle Beach West....1 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Waterspout Risk**...........Low. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Tides... Oak Island...............High at 10:09 AM EDT. Low at 04:12 PM EDT. Remarks.....................None. .EXTENDED... .WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 5 mph. .THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. && 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/ilm $$ SCZ054-190515- Coastal Horry- Including the beaches of Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach, Atlantic Beach, Windy Hill, Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, and Garden City 1128 AM EDT Mon May 18 2026 .REST OF TODAY... Rip Current Risk*... North of Myrtle Beach....Low. Myrtle Beach South.......Low. Surf Height... North of Myrtle Beach....1 to 3 feet. Myrtle Beach South.......1 to 3 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Waterspout Risk**...........Low. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides... Springmaid Pier..........Low at 03:25 PM EDT. Remarks.....................None. .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*... North of Myrtle Beach....Low. Myrtle Beach South.......Low. Surf Height... North of Myrtle Beach....1 to 3 feet. Myrtle Beach South.......1 to 2 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Waterspout Risk**...........Low. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming southeast around 10 mph in the afternoon. Tides... Springmaid Pier..........High at 10:14 AM EDT. Low at 04:19 PM EDT. Remarks.....................None. .EXTENDED... .WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 5 mph. .THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. && 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/ilm $$ SCZ056-190515- Coastal Georgetown- Including the beaches of Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach, Pawleys Island, and Debordieu Beach 1128 AM EDT Mon May 18 2026 .REST OF TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Waterspout Risk**...........Low. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the lower 70s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides... Winyah Bay Entrance......Low at 03:29 PM EDT. Remarks.....................None. .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Thunderstorm Potential**....None. Waterspout Risk**...........Low. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides... Winyah Bay Entrance......High at 10:31 AM EDT. Low at 04:23 PM EDT. Remarks.....................None. .EXTENDED... .WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Sunny. Highs around 80. South winds around 5 mph. .THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 3 feet. Partly sunny. Showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph. && 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/ilm $$ VAO  193 FZUS54 KMOB 181538 SRFMOB Surf Zone Forecast National Weather Service Mobile AL 1038 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026 ALZ265-266-191500- Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal- Including the beaches of Dauphin Island, Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores, and Orange Beach 1038 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... .TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Tides... Dauphin Island...........High 1.9 feet (MLLW) 11:28 AM CDT. .TONIGHT... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Weather.....................Partly cloudy until 7 PM, then mostly cloudy until 9 PM, then partly cloudy until 11 PM, then mostly cloudy until 12 AM, then partly cloudy until 2 AM, then mostly cloudy. Low Temperature.............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides... Dauphin Island...........Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 11:50 PM CDT. .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........High. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph. Tides... Dauphin Island...........High 1.9 feet (MLLW) 12:27 PM CDT. .EXTENDED... .TUESDAY NIGHT...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Light and variable winds. .THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds around 10 mph. && 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/mob $$ FLZ202-204-206-191500- Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- Including the beaches of Pensacola Beach, Gulf Breeze, Navarre Beach, Fort Walton Beach, and Destin 1038 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... .TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Tides... Pensacola Pass...........High 1.4 feet (MLLW) 11:11 AM CDT. Navarre Beach............High 2.0 feet (MLLW) 09:23 AM CDT. East Pass (Destin).......High 0.9 feet (MLLW) 12:01 PM CDT. .TONIGHT... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Weather.....................Partly cloudy. Low Temperature.............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides... Pensacola Pass...........Low -0.3 feet (MLLW) 11:40 PM CDT. Navarre Beach............Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:31 PM CDT. East Pass (Destin).......Low -0.1 feet (MLLW) 11:40 PM CDT. .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........High. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph. Tides... Pensacola Pass...........High 1.4 feet (MLLW) 12:14 PM CDT. Navarre Beach............High 2.0 feet (MLLW) 10:18 AM CDT. East Pass (Destin).......High 0.9 feet (MLLW) 01:04 PM CDT. .EXTENDED... .TUESDAY NIGHT...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. .WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds around 5 mph. .THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. .THURSDAY NIGHT...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 to 2 feet. Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 10 mph. && 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/mob $$  294 FZUS51 KGYX 181541 SRFGYX Surf Zone Forecast for Maine National Weather Service Gray ME 1141 AM EDT Mon May 18 2026 .For the ocean beaches of Maine and New Hampshire... NHZ014-182000- Coastal Rockingham- Including the beaches of Portsmouth and Hampton 1141 AM EDT Mon May 18 2026 .REST OF TODAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. UV Index....................Very High. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 60s. Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph. Surf Height.................Around 1 foot, building to around 2 feet in the afternoon. Water Temperature...........49 degrees. According to the USCG, when the water temperature is below 50 degrees, the chance of immediate incapacitation due to cold shock is extremely high, and chances of survival become severely diminished even with the appropriate thermal protection. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Hampton Beach............High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 01:13 PM EDT. .TUESDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the mid 80s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Hampton Beach............Low -1.4 feet (MLLW) 08:08 AM EDT. High 8.9 feet (MLLW) 02:07 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds around 10 mph. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Cooler. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds around 10 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Southeast 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. $$ MEZ023-182000- Coastal York- Including the beaches of Old Orchard, Fortunes Rock, Wells, Ogunquit, and York 1141 AM EDT Mon May 18 2026 .REST OF TODAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. UV Index....................Very High. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 60s. Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph. Surf Height.................Around 2 feet. Water Temperature...........49 degrees. According to the USCG, when the water temperature is below 50 degrees, the chance of immediate incapacitation due to cold shock is extremely high, and chances of survival become severely diminished even with the appropriate thermal protection. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Old Orchard Beach........High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 12:59 PM EDT. Wells Beach..............High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 01:05 PM EDT. .TUESDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Old Orchard Beach........Low -1.5 feet (MLLW) 07:30 AM EDT. High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 01:53 PM EDT. Wells Beach..............Low -1.4 feet (MLLW) 07:36 AM EDT. High 9.4 feet (MLLW) 02:00 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Cooler. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. 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. $$ MEZ024-182000- Coastal Cumberland- Including the beaches of Scarborough, Higgins, and Crescent 1141 AM EDT Mon May 18 2026 .REST OF TODAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny until 5 PM, then sunny. UV Index....................Very High. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............Around 60. Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Water Temperature...........49 degrees. According to the USCG, when the water temperature is below 50 degrees, the chance of immediate incapacitation due to cold shock is extremely high, and chances of survival become severely diminished even with the appropriate thermal protection. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Higgins Beach............High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 12:59 PM EDT. .TUESDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............Around 80. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, increasing to around 15 mph in the afternoon. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Higgins Beach............Low -1.5 feet (MLLW) 07:30 AM EDT. High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 01:53 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny, cooler. Highs around 60. Northwest winds around 10 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Southwest 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. $$ MEZ025-182000- Sagadahoc- Including the beaches of Reid State Park and Popham 1141 AM EDT Mon May 18 2026 .REST OF TODAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny until 5 PM, then sunny. UV Index....................Very High. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the upper 50s. Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Water Temperature...........48 degrees. According to the USCG, when the water temperature is below 50 degrees, the chance of immediate incapacitation due to cold shock is extremely high, and chances of survival become severely diminished even with the appropriate thermal protection. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Popham Beach.............High 8.7 feet (MLLW) 01:25 PM EDT. .TUESDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph, increasing to around 15 mph in the afternoon. Surf Height.................3 to 4 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Popham Beach.............Low -1.3 feet (MLLW) 08:04 AM EDT. High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 02:19 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds around 10 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Southwest 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. $$ MEZ026-182000- Lincoln- Including the beaches of Pemaquid 1141 AM EDT Mon May 18 2026 .REST OF TODAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. UV Index....................Very High.Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the upper 50s. Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Water Temperature...........47 degrees. According to the USCG, when the water temperature is below 50 degrees, the chance of immediate incapacitation due to cold shock is extremely high, and chances of survival become severely diminished even with the appropriate thermal protection. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Pemaquid Beach...........High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 12:54 PM EDT. .TUESDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A slight chance of showers. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 4 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Pemaquid Beach...........Low -1.5 feet (MLLW) 07:32 AM EDT. High 9.5 feet (MLLW) 01:48 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds around 10 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. West 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. $$ MEZ027-182000- Knox- Including the beaches of Birch Point 1141 AM EDT Mon May 18 2026 .REST OF TODAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. UV Index....................Very High. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the upper 50s. Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph. Surf Height.................Around 3 feet. Water Temperature...........47 degrees. According to the USCG, when the water temperature is below 50 degrees, the chance of immediate incapacitation due to cold shock is extremely high, and chances of survival become severely diminished even with the appropriate thermal protection. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Birch Point Beach........High 10.6 feet (MLLW) 12:50 PM EDT. .TUESDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A slight chance of showers. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Birch Point Beach........Low -1.7 feet (MLLW) 07:30 AM EDT. High 10.5 feet(MLLW) 01:46 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 70. Southwest winds around 15 mph. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds around 10 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. West 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. $$ MEZ028-182000- Coastal Waldo- Including the beaches of Moose Point State Park 1141 AM EDT Mon May 18 2026 .REST OF TODAY... Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers. UV Index....................Very High. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the upper 50s. Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph. Surf Height.................Around 1 foot. Water Temperature...........47 degrees. According to the USCG, when the water temperature is below 50 degrees, the chance of immediate incapacitation due to cold shock is extremely high, and chances of survival become severely diminished even with the appropriate thermal protection. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Moose Point State Park...High 11.2 feet (MLLW) 12:44 PM EDT. .TUESDAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Thunderstorm Potential......Low. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................Around 1 foot. Rip Current Risk*...........Low. Tides... Moose Point State Park...Low -1.6 feet (MLLW) 07:21 AM EDT. High 11.0 feet (MLLW) 01:39 PM EDT. .WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 5 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds around 10 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. West 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. $$  729 FZUS56 KMTR 181552 SRFMTR NORTHERN AND CENTRAL CALIFORNIA SURF ZONE FORECAST NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA 851 AM PDT Mon May 18 2026 ...Please check with your local authorities on potential beach closures... CAZ505-190600- SONOMA AND MARIN COUNTY COASTAL AREAS- 851 AM PDT Mon May 18 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT THROUGH 9 AM THIS MORNING... .TODAY... Surf Height...................Northwest Facing Beaches - 6 to 10 feet. Southwest Facing Beaches - 2 to 4 feet. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Water Temperature.............Missing. Weather.......................Mostly sunny. High Temperature..............54-83. Wind..........................NW at 14 MPH becoming NW at 19 MPH. Tides.........................Low -1.8 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM PDT. High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 02:47 PM PDT. Low 2.9 feet (MLLW) 06:59 PM PDT. .TUESDAY... Surf Height...................Northwest Facing Beaches - 7 to 11 feet. Southwest Facing Beaches - 3 to 5 feet. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Weather.......................Mostly sunny. High Temperature..............55-86. Wind..........................NW at 10 MPH becoming NW at 13 MPH. Tides.........................High 6.6 feet (MLLW) 01:07 AM PDT. Low -1.7 feet (MLLW) 08:11 AM PDT. High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 03:44 PM PDT. Low 3.0 feet (MLLW) 07:59 PM PDT. $$ CAZ509-190600- SAN FRANCISCO AND SAN MATEO COUNTY COASTAL AREAS- 851 AM PDT Mon May 18 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT THROUGH 9 AM THIS MORNING... .TODAY... Surf Height...................Northwest Facing Beaches - 6 to 10 feet. Southwest Facing Beaches - 3 to 6 feet. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Water Temperature.............Around 49 degrees. Weather.......................Mostly sunny. High Temperature..............56-84. Wind..........................NW at 16 MPH becoming NW at 18 MPH. Tides.........................Low -1.8 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM PDT. High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 02:47 PM PDT. Low 2.9 feet (MLLW) 06:59 PM PDT. .TUESDAY... Surf Height...................Northwest Facing Beaches - 7 to 11 feet. South Facing Beaches - 4 to 7 feet. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Weather.......................Mostly sunny. High Temperature..............55-87. Wind..........................NW at 5 MPH becoming NW at 11 MPH. Tides.........................High 6.6 feet (MLLW) 01:07 AM PDT. Low -1.7 feet (MLLW) 08:11 AM PDT. High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 03:44 PM PDT. Low 3.0 feet (MLLW) 07:59 PM PDT. $$ CAZ529-190600- SANTA CRUZ COUNTY COASTAL AREAS- 851 AM PDT Mon May 18 2026 .TODAY... Surf Height...................Northwest Facing Beaches - 7 to 11 feet. Southwest Facing Beaches - 3 to 6 feet. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Water Temperature.............50 to 51 degrees. Weather.......................Mostly sunny. High Temperature..............59-83. Wind..........................NW at 13 MPH becoming NW at 17 MPH. Tides.........................Low -1.8 feet (MLLW) 06:44 AM PDT. High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 01:44 PM PDT. Low 2.6 feet (MLLW) 05:44 PM PDT. High 6.3 feet (MLLW) 11:55 PM PDT. .TUESDAY... Surf Height...................Northwest Facing Beaches - 7 to 11 feet. Southwest Facing Beaches - 4 to 7 feet. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Weather.......................Partly cloudy. High Temperature..............58-88. Wind..........................NW at 4 MPH becoming NW at 11 MPH. Tides.........................Low -1.7 feet (MLLW) 07:38 AM PDT. High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 02:48 PM PDT. Low 2.7 feet (MLLW) 06:43 PM PDT. High 6.0 feet (MLLW) 11:48 PM PDT. $$ CAZ530-190600- MONTEREY BAY AND BIG SUR COASTAL AREAS- 851 AM PDT Mon May 18 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT THROUGH 9 AM THIS MORNING... .TODAY... Surf Height...................Northwest Facing Beaches - 6 to 9 feet. South Facing Beaches - 3 to 5 feet. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Water Temperature.............Around 59 degrees. Weather.......................Mostly sunny. High Temperature..............61-83. Wind..........................NW at 6 MPH becoming NW at 12 MPH. Tides.........................Low -1.8 feet (MLLW) 06:44 AM PDT. High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 01:44 PM PDT. Low 2.6 feet (MLLW) 05:44 PM PDT. High 6.3 feet (MLLW) 11:55 PM PDT. .TUESDAY... Surf Height...................West Facing Beaches - 5 to 8 feet. South Facing Beaches - 2 to 4 feet. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Weather.......................Partly cloudy. High Temperature..............61-87. Wind..........................N at 2 MPH becoming N at 9 MPH. Tides.........................Low -1.7 feet (MLLW) 07:38 AM PDT. High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 02:48 PM PDT. Low 2.7 feet (MLLW) 06:43 PM PDT. High 6.0 feet (MLLW) 11:48 PM PDT. $$  948 FZUS56 KMTR 181557 SRFMTR NORTHERN AND CENTRAL CALIFORNIA SURF ZONE FORECAST NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA 856 AM PDT Mon May 18 2026 ...Please check with your local authorities on potential beach closures... CAZ505-190600- SONOMA AND MARIN COUNTY COASTAL AREAS- 856 AM PDT Mon May 18 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT THROUGH 9 AM THIS MORNING... .TODAY... Surf Height...................Northwest Facing Beaches - 6 to 10 feet. Southwest Facing Beaches - 2 to 4 feet. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Water Temperature.............Missing. Weather.......................Mostly sunny. High Temperature..............56-87. Wind..........................NW at 14 MPH becoming NW at 19 MPH. Tides.........................Low -1.8 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM PDT. High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 02:47 PM PDT. Low 2.9 feet (MLLW) 06:59 PM PDT. .TUESDAY... Surf Height...................Northwest Facing Beaches - 7 to 11 feet. Southwest Facing Beaches - 3 to 5 feet. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Weather.......................Mostly sunny. High Temperature..............55-86. Wind..........................NW at 10 MPH becoming NW at 13 MPH. Tides.........................High 6.6 feet (MLLW) 01:07 AM PDT. Low -1.7 feet (MLLW) 08:11 AM PDT. High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 03:44 PM PDT. Low 3.0 feet (MLLW) 07:59 PM PDT. $$ CAZ509-190600- SAN FRANCISCO AND SAN MATEO COUNTY COASTAL AREAS- 856 AM PDT Mon May 18 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT THROUGH 9 AM THIS MORNING... .TODAY... Surf Height...................Northwest Facing Beaches - 6 to 10 feet. Southwest Facing Beaches - 3 to 6 feet. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Water Temperature.............Around 49 degrees. Weather.......................Mostly sunny. High Temperature..............58-89. Wind..........................NW at 16 MPH becoming NW at 18 MPH. Tides.........................Low -1.8 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM PDT. High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 02:47 PM PDT. Low 2.9 feet (MLLW) 06:59 PM PDT. .TUESDAY... Surf Height...................Northwest Facing Beaches - 7 to 11 feet. South Facing Beaches - 4 to 7 feet. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Weather.......................Mostly sunny. High Temperature..............55-87. Wind..........................NW at 5 MPH becoming NW at 11 MPH. Tides.........................High 6.6 feet (MLLW) 01:07 AM PDT. Low -1.7 feet (MLLW) 08:11 AM PDT. High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 03:44 PM PDT. Low 3.0 feet (MLLW) 07:59 PM PDT. $$ CAZ529-190600- SANTA CRUZ COUNTY COASTAL AREAS- 856 AM PDT Mon May 18 2026 .TODAY... Surf Height...................Northwest Facing Beaches - 7 to 11 feet. Southwest Facing Beaches - 3 to 6 feet. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Water Temperature.............50 to 51 degrees. Weather.......................Mostly sunny. High Temperature..............61-86. Wind..........................NW at 13 MPH becoming NW at 17 MPH. Tides.........................Low -1.8 feet (MLLW) 06:44 AM PDT. High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 01:44 PM PDT. Low 2.6 feet (MLLW) 05:44 PM PDT. High 6.3 feet (MLLW) 11:55 PM PDT. .TUESDAY... Surf Height...................Northwest Facing Beaches - 7 to 11 feet. Southwest Facing Beaches - 4 to 7 feet. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Weather.......................Partly cloudy. High Temperature..............57-88. Wind..........................NW at 4 MPH becoming NW at 11 MPH. Tides.........................Low -1.7 feet (MLLW) 07:38 AM PDT. High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 02:48 PM PDT. Low 2.7 feet (MLLW) 06:43 PM PDT. High 6.0 feet (MLLW) 11:48 PM PDT. $$ CAZ530-190600- MONTEREY BAY AND BIG SUR COASTAL AREAS- 856 AM PDT Mon May 18 2026 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT THROUGH 9 AM THIS MORNING... .TODAY... Surf Height...................Northwest Facing Beaches - 6 to 9 feet. South Facing Beaches - 3 to 5 feet. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Water Temperature.............Around 59 degrees. Weather.......................Mostly sunny. High Temperature..............62-86. Wind..........................NW at 6 MPH becoming NW at 12 MPH. Tides.........................Low -1.8 feet (MLLW) 06:44 AM PDT. High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 01:44 PM PDT. Low 2.6 feet (MLLW) 05:44 PM PDT. High 6.3 feet (MLLW) 11:55 PM PDT. .TUESDAY... Surf Height...................West Facing Beaches - 5 to 8 feet. South Facing Beaches - 2 to 4 feet. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Weather.......................Mostly sunny. High Temperature..............61-87. Wind..........................N at 2 MPH becoming N at 9 MPH. Tides.........................Low -1.7 feet (MLLW) 07:38 AM PDT. High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 02:48 PM PDT. Low 2.7 feet (MLLW) 06:43 PM PDT. High 6.0 feet (MLLW) 11:48 PM PDT. $$