290 FZUS52 KCHS 181815 SRFCHS Surf Zone Forecast National Weather Service Charleston SC 215 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026 SCZ150-190800- Charleston- Including the beaches of Cape Romain, Isle of Palms, Sullivans Island, Folly Beach, and Kiawah Island 215 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026 ...MODERATE RISK FOR RIP CURRENTS THROUGH THIS EVENING... .REST OF TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph. Tides... Isle of Palms............Low at 03:25 PM EDT. .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming southeast around 10 mph in the afternoon. Tides... Isle of Palms............High at 10:27 AM EDT. Low at 04:19 PM EDT. .EXTENDED... .WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. .THURSDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height 3 to 4 feet. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers 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 UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/chs $$ SCZ148-149-151-190800- Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Coastal Jasper- Including the beaches of Hunting Island, Fripp Island, Hilton Head Island, Daufuskie Island, and Edisto Beach 215 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026 ...MODERATE RISK FOR RIP CURRENTS THROUGH THIS EVENING... .REST OF TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............Around 80. Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph. Tides... Hilton Head Island.......Low at 04:05 PM EDT. .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............Around 80. Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides... Hilton Head Island.......High at 10:59 AM EDT. Low at 04:59 PM EDT. .EXTENDED... .WEDNESDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 80. East winds around 5 mph. .THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 10 mph. && Rip Current Risk Category * Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however, life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. * Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. * High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. ** For UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/chs $$ GAZ217-219-239-241-190800- Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh- Including the beachesof Tybee Island, Ossabaw Island, Wassaw Island, St. Catherines Island, and Sapelo Island 215 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026 ...MODERATE RISK FOR RIP CURRENTS THROUGH THIS EVENING... .REST OF TODAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. UV Index**..................Very High. Water Temperature...........In the upper 70s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph. Tides... Tybee Island.............Low at 04:21 PM EDT. .TUESDAY... Rip Current Risk*...........Moderate. Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 80s. Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph. Tides... Tybee Island.............High at 10:49 AM EDT. Low at 05:15 PM EDT. .EXTENDED... .WEDNESDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. East winds around 5 mph. .THURSDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height 2 to 3 feet. 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 UV definitions see: https://www.weather.gov/beach/chs $$  977 FZUS56 KMTR 181826 SRFMTR NORTHERN AND CENTRAL CALIFORNIA SURF ZONE FORECAST NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA 1126 AM PDT Mon May 18 2026 ...Please check with your local authorities on potential beach closures... CAZ505-190900- SONOMA AND MARIN COUNTY COASTAL AREAS- 1126 AM PDT Mon May 18 2026 .TODAY... Surf Height...................Northwest Facing Beaches - 6 to 10 feet. Southwest Facing Beaches - 2 to 4 feet. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Water Temperature.............Missing. Weather.......................Mostly sunny. High Temperature..............56-87. Wind..........................NW at 14 MPH becoming NW at 19 MPH. Tides.........................Low -1.8 feet (MLLW) 07:18 AM PDT. High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 02:47 PM PDT. Low 2.9 feet (MLLW) 06:59 PM PDT. .TUESDAY... Surf Height...................Northwest Facing Beaches - 7 to 11 feet. Southwest Facing Beaches - 3 to 5 feet. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Weather.......................Mostly sunny. High Temperature..............55-86. Wind..........................NW at 10 MPH becoming NW at 13 MPH. Tides.........................High 6.6 feet (MLLW) 01:07 AM PDT. Low -1.7 feet (MLLW) 08:11 AM PDT. High 4.7 feet (MLLW) 03:44 PM PDT. Low 3.0 feet (MLLW) 07:59 PM PDT. $$ CAZ509-190900- SAN FRANCISCO AND SAN MATEO COUNTY COASTAL AREAS- 1126 AM PDT Mon May 18 2026 .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. $$ CAZ529-190900- SANTA CRUZ COUNTY COASTAL AREAS- 1126 AM PDT Mon May 18 2026 .TODAY... Surf Height...................Northwest Facing Beaches - 7 to 11 feet. Southwest Facing Beaches - 3 to 6 feet. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Water Temperature.............50 to 51 degrees. Weather.......................Mostly sunny. High Temperature..............61-86. Wind..........................NW at 13 MPH becoming NW at 17 MPH. Tides.........................Low -1.8 feet (MLLW) 06:44 AM PDT. High 3.6 feet (MLLW) 01:44 PM PDT. Low 2.6 feet (MLLW) 05:44 PM PDT. High 6.3 feet (MLLW) 11:55 PM PDT. .TUESDAY... Surf Height...................Northwest Facing Beaches - 7 to 11 feet. Southwest Facing Beaches - 4 to 7 feet. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Weather.......................Partly cloudy. High Temperature..............57-88. Wind..........................NW at 4 MPH becoming NW at 11 MPH. Tides.........................Low -1.7 feet (MLLW) 07:38 AM PDT. High 3.7 feet (MLLW) 02:48 PM PDT. Low 2.7 feet (MLLW) 06:43 PM PDT. High 6.0 feet (MLLW) 11:48 PM PDT. $$ CAZ530-190900- MONTEREY BAY AND BIG SUR COASTAL AREAS- 1126 AM PDT Mon May 18 2026 .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. $$  905 FZUS56 KMFR 181835 SRFMFR Southwest Oregon Surf Zone Forecast National Weather Service Medford 1135 AM PDT Mon May 18 2026 ORZ021-190900- Southwest Oregon coastal areas from Reedsport to Port Orford- 1135 AM PDT Mon May 18 2026 .TODAY... Surf Height...................9 FT. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Water Temperature.............Around 54 degrees. Weather.......................Partly cloudy. High Temperature..............55-64. Wind..........................N at 11 MPH becoming N at 19 MPH. Tides......................... Charleston..........High 8.8 feet (MLLW) 01:03 AM PDT. Low -2.4 feet (MLLW) 08:06 AM PDT. High 6.5 feet (MLLW) 02:54 PM PDT. Low 2.7 feet (MLLW) 07:52 PM PDT. Port Orford.........Low -2.4 feet (MLLW) 07:51 AM PDT. High 6.0 feet (MLLW) 02:41 PM PDT. Low 3.1 feet (MLLW) 07:27 PM PDT. .TUESDAY... Surf Height...................11 FT. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Weather.......................Partly cloudy. High Temperature..............55-66. Wind..........................N at 11 MPH becoming N at 17 MPH. Tides......................... Charleston..........High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 01:52 AM PDT. Low -2.2 feet (MLLW) 08:56 AM PDT. High 6.4 feet (MLLW) 03:48 PM PDT. Low 2.9 feet (MLLW) 08:46 PM PDT. Port Orford.........High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 01:22 AM PDT. Low -2.3 feet (MLLW) 08:41 AM PDT. High 5.9 feet (MLLW) 03:37 PM PDT. Low 3.2 feet (MLLW) 08:22 PM PDT. $$ ORZ022-190900- Southwest Oregon coastal areas from Port Orford to Brookings- 1135 AM PDT Mon May 18 2026 .TODAY... Surf Height...................9 FT. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Water Temperature.............Missing. Weather.......................Mostly sunny. High Temperature..............54-78. Wind..........................N at 17 MPH becoming N at 25 MPH. Tides......................... Port Orford.........Low -2.4 feet (MLLW) 07:51 AM PDT. High 6.0 feet (MLLW) 02:41 PM PDT. Low 3.1 feet (MLLW) 07:27 PM PDT. .TUESDAY... Surf Height...................11 FT. Thunderstorm Potential........None expected. Weather.......................Partly cloudy. High Temperature..............55-81. Wind..........................N at 19 MPH becoming N at 25 MPH. Tides......................... Port Orford.........High 8.4 feet (MLLW) 01:22 AM PDT. Low -2.3 feet (MLLW) 08:41 AM PDT. High 5.9 feet (MLLW) 03:37 PM PDT. Low 3.2 feet (MLLW) 08:22 PM PDT. $$  219 FZUS51 KGYX 181841 SRFGYX Surf Zone Forecast for Maine National Weather Service Gray ME 241 PM 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 241 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026 .REST OF TODAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. UV Index....................UVI Unavailable. 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... Hampton Beach............High 9.0 feet (MLLW) 01:13 PM EDT. .TUESDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 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 2 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 around 60. Northwest winds around 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 60. 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. $$ MEZ023-182000- Coastal York- Including the beaches of Old Orchard, Fortunes Rock, Wells, Ogunquit, and York 241 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026 .REST OF TODAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. UV Index....................UVI Unavailable. 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. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Surf Height.................2 to 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. West winds around 10 mph. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 3 feet. 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. 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. $$ MEZ024-182000- Coastal Cumberland- Including the beaches of Scarborough, Higgins, and Crescent 241 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026 .REST OF TODAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. UV Index....................UVI Unavailable. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............Around 60. Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 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... Higgins Beach............High 9.6 feet (MLLW) 12:59 PM EDT. .TUESDAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the upper 70s. 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 mid 70s. Southwest winds around 15 mph. .THURSDAY...Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds around 10 mph. .FRIDAY...Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly sunny. Highs around 60. Southwest winds around 10 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 241 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026 .REST OF TODAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. UV Index....................UVI Unavailable. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 60s. Winds.......................South 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.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 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 4 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. West winds around 10 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 241 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026 .REST OF TODAY... Weather.....................Mostly sunny. UV Index....................UVI Unavailable. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the upper 50s. Winds.......................South 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.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. A slight chance of showers. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the lower 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... 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 around 60. West winds around 10 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 241 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026 .REST OF TODAY... Weather.....................Partly sunny. UV Index....................UVI Unavailable. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............In the upper 50s. Winds.......................South 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.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. A slight chance of showers. Thunderstorm Potential......None. High Temperature............Around 70. 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... 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 10 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 241 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026 .REST OF TODAY... Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 5 PM, then mostly sunny. UV Index....................UVI Unavailable. 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 until 8 AM, then mostly sunny. A chance of showers with isolated thunderstorms. Thunderstorm Potential......Low. High Temperature............In the mid 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. Partly sunny. A chance of showers. 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. Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. West winds around 10 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. $$  150 FZPQ50 PGUM 181859 SRFGUM Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands National Weather Service Tiyan GU 459 AM ChST Tue May 19 2026 .DISCUSSION...There is a high risk of rip currents along east-facing reefs due to the elevated easterly trade swell, which is expected to continue through this afternoon. A moderate risk of rip currents along north-facing reefs will continue at least through the first half of this week. $$ GUZ001-MPZ001>003-191000- Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 459 AM ChST Tue May 19 2026 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS UNTIL 4 PM CHST THIS AFTERNOON ALONG EAST FACING REEFS... 36 hour Surf Zone Forecast for the Marianas from 600 AM Tuesday through 600 PM Wednesday .TODAY... Rip Current Risk.....High *. Surf Height North facing reefs............4 to 6 feet. East facing reefs............7 to 9 feet. South facing reefs............2 to 3 feet. West facing reefs............1 to 2 feet. Swell/Period Primary swell................East at 5 to 7 feet. Primary period...............9 seconds. Water Temperature Tanapag buoy..........84 Degrees. Max Heat Index.........Around 98. Winds...............East at 15 to 20 mph. .TONIGHT... Rip Current Risk.....Moderate *. Surf Height North facing reefs............4 to 6 feet. East facing reefs............6 to 8 feet. South facing reefs............2 to 3 feet. West facing reefs............1 to 2 feet. Swell/Period Primary swell................East at 4 to 6 feet. Primary period...............8 seconds. Winds...............East at 10 to 20 mph. .WEDNESDAY... Rip Current Risk.....Moderate *. Surf Height North facing reefs............4 to 6 feet. East facing reefs............6 to 8 feet. South facing reefs............2 to 3 feet. West facing reefs............1 to 2 feet. Swell/Period Primary swell................East at 4 to 6 feet. Primary period...............8 seconds. Winds...............East at 10 to 20 mph. Max Heat Index.........Around 100. Winds...............East at 15 to 20 mph. Tide information for the next 36 hours... At Apra Harbor, Guam... High tide 2.7 feet at 8:03 AM Tuesday Low tide -0.7 feet at 3:37 PM Tuesday High tide 2.7 feet at 11:09 PM Tuesday Low tide 1.9 feet at 4:21 AM Wednesday High tide 2.6 feet at 8:52 AM Wednesday Low tide -0.6 feet at 4:32 PM Wednesday High tide 2.6 feet at 12:12 AM Thursday At Rota Island... High tide 2.5 feet at 8:00 AM Tuesday Low tide -0.6 feet at 3:31 PM Tuesday High tide 2.5 feet at 11:06 PM Tuesday Low tide 1.8 feet at 4:15 AM Wednesday High tide 2.4 feet at 8:49 AM Wednesday Low tide -0.5 feet at 4:26 PM Wednesday High tide 2.4 feet at 12:09 AM Thursday At Tinian Island... High tide 2.0 feet at 8:01 AM Tuesday Low tide -0.2 feet at 3:14 PM Tuesday High tide 2.0 feet at 11:07 PM Tuesday Low tide 0.6 feet at 3:58 AM Wednesday High tide 1.9 feet at 8:50 AM Wednesday Low tide -0.2 feet at 4:09 PM Wednesday High tide 1.9 feet at 12:10 AM Thursday At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan... High tide 2.3 feet at 7:44 AM Tuesday Low tide -0.8 feet at 3:40 PM Tuesday High tide 2.5 feet at 11:46 PM Tuesday Low tide 1.9 feet at 4:44 AM Wednesday High tide 2.2 feet at 8:34 AM Wednesday Low tide -0.7 feet at 4:35 PM Wednesday High tide 2.5 feet at 12:41 AM Thursday * Low Risk of rip currents - Strong currents can still occur near jetties and reef channels. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. Moderate Risk of rip currents - Wave conditions support stronger or more frequent rip currents. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. High Risk of rip currents - Large waves will produce strong rip currents, especially along narrow reefs and beaches. Rip currents will be life threatening. If caught in a rip current, swim parallel to the beach rather than against the current. $$