Waves crash ashore in Hampton Beach during high tide as Lee moves north in Gulf of Maine - WMUR Manchester

Hampton Beach Lee impacts: High waves, rough surf at high tide

We're here in North Beach and the waves are just absolutely incredible. Let me get out of the way here so you can take *** look at them. They are crashing up over the sea wall. We actually saw someone get completely soaked from the water there. You know, officials say you really got to be careful if you are going to come check it out because when these waves are splashing over the wall, they can bring rocks and other debris. So if you are going to come, just be cautious of that, you know, in the water, we see some surfers that are absolutely enjoying the water. Right now. We saw *** couple of jet ski out there too. I spoke with some surfers yesterday. They said if you are going to be out in this water, it is an expert only weekend and really not the time for someone to be new to *** board here because the waves are high and the water can be dangerous with rip currents. That's something the lifeguards have been warning people and they actually have their red flags up right now. They're having no swimming in the water just out of safety precautions for people here. They said people have been pretty understanding of that so far though. We checked in with fire and police. They say so far they've had no reports of any damages from the storm. But with this high tide, they've been watching for possible flooding. That is one of the big concerns. They're just going to continue to monitor that. You can see *** lot of people here have come to check out the waves. And again, it's really just all about monitoring and making sure that people are staying safe at this time. We're live in Hampton Beach, Kelly o'brien WMUR News.

Waves crash ashore in Hampton Beach during high tide as Lee moves north in Gulf of Maine

Updated: 2:13 PM EDT Sep 16, 2023

As Lee, formerly a hurricane and currently classified as a post-tropical cyclone, continues northward Saturday, the storm is causing strong wind gusts, rough surf and high waves at the coastline.Around the 1:01 p.m. high tide, the waves were strong, but Hampton Police Chief Alex Reno told WMUR the tide brought no issues and no flooding.Dozens gathered to watch the waves at the shore. “The waves are going to build throughout the day, so, really just be careful,” Patrick Murphy, chief lifeguard at Hampton Beach, said. >> Latest Lee tracking maps For surfers, the waves were great, but the water was choppy.“You have to be experienced. A novice surfer, (these are) not the conditions for you. It’s not great to learn in,” Murphy said. Murphy said the waves can be dangerous.“You can get toppled by a wave right now surfing. You need to know your ability,” Murphy said. >> Watch raw video from the beach as waves come in at high tide:--

HAMPTON, N.H. —

As Lee, formerly a hurricane and currently classified as a post-tropical cyclone, continues northward Saturday, the storm is causing strong wind gusts, rough surf and high waves at the coastline.

Around the 1:01 p.m. high tide, the waves were strong, but Hampton Police Chief Alex Reno told WMUR the tide brought no issues and no flooding.

Dozens gathered to watch the waves at the shore.

“The waves are going to build throughout the day, so, really just be careful,” Patrick Murphy, chief lifeguard at Hampton Beach, said.

>> Latest Lee tracking maps

For surfers, the waves were great, but the water was choppy.

“You have to be experienced. A novice surfer, (these are) not the conditions for you. It’s not great to learn in,” Murphy said.

Murphy said the waves can be dangerous.

“You can get toppled by a wave right now surfing. You need to know your ability,” Murphy said.

>> Watch raw video from the beach as waves come in at high tide:

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