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High Surf Advisory — Coastal Hancock, ME
Issued
—
Expires
7:00 PM CDT · dim., sept. 27 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KCAR

Affected Areas

Coastal Hancock, ME

Official Bulletin

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 5 to 9 feet. Highest waves will
impact the outermost islands. High risk of rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Hancock County.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT Sunday.

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

A High Surf Advisory Means That High Surf Will Affect Beaches In
The Advisory area...producing rip currents and localized beach
erosion.