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High Surf Advisory
Issued: 2:26 PM Sep. 25, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 11 PM
EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to
12 feet and a high risk of rip currents. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, minor coastal flooding with up to 1 foot of inundation
and large breaking waves leading to splash over and beach
erosion. This is a long duration event...with these impacts felt
over multiple tide cycles beginning Saturday morning and
continuing through Sunday evening.

* WHERE...In Maine, Coastal York County. In New Hampshire,
Coastal Rockingham County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Sunday. For
the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 AM Saturday to 11 PM EDT
Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

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

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

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
25/11 AM     8.8       -0.1        0.5        7       None
25/11 PM    10.4        1.5        1.7       8-9      None
26/12 PM    11.0        2.1        2.3      10-11     None
27/12 AM    10.9        2.0        2.0       11       None
27/12 PM    10.8        1.9        1.7       10       None
28/01 AM    10.2        1.3        1.4        9       None

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

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
25/11 AM     8.9       -0.7        0.4       1-2      None
25/11 PM    10.7        1.1        1.7        2       None
26/12 PM    11.2        1.6        2.3        3      Minor
27/12 AM    11.3        1.7        2.2        3      Minor
27/12 PM    11.1        1.5        1.8        3      Minor
28/01 AM    10.5        0.9        1.4        1      Minor

&&

Coastal Flood Advisory
Issued: 2:26 PM Sep. 25, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 11 PM
EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to
12 feet and a high risk of rip currents. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, minor coastal flooding with up to 1 foot of inundation
and large breaking waves leading to splash over and beach
erosion. This is a long duration event...with these impacts felt
over multiple tide cycles beginning Saturday morning and
continuing through Sunday evening.

* WHERE...In Maine, Coastal York County. In New Hampshire,
Coastal Rockingham County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Sunday. For
the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 AM Saturday to 11 PM EDT
Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

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

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

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
25/11 AM     8.8       -0.1        0.5        7       None
25/11 PM    10.4        1.5        1.7       8-9      None
26/12 PM    11.0        2.1        2.3      10-11     None
27/12 AM    10.9        2.0        2.0       11       None
27/12 PM    10.8        1.9        1.7       10       None
28/01 AM    10.2        1.3        1.4        9       None

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

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
25/11 AM     8.9       -0.7        0.4       1-2      None
25/11 PM    10.7        1.1        1.7        2       None
26/12 PM    11.2        1.6        2.3        3      Minor
27/12 AM    11.3        1.7        2.2        3      Minor
27/12 PM    11.1        1.5        1.8        3      Minor
28/01 AM    10.5        0.9        1.4        1      Minor

&&

Gale Warning
Issued: 6:26 AM Sep. 25, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM
EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 10 to 15
kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale
Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt
and seas 10 to 15 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack
River, MA out 25 NM.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT this
morning. For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM
EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

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