Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued May 22 at 3:54PM EDT until May 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 12:54pm
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet
expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches. In New Jersey, Eastern
Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and
Coastal Ocean.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday
evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM Saturday to 8
AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water temperatures are in the 50s to low
60s. These cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia
and physical incapacitation to anyone suddenly immersed in the
water.
Instruction:
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Always obey posted Beach Flags. If you enter the surf zone,
always have a floatation device with you and swim near a
lifeguard if possible. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float and do not swim against the current. If able, swim parallel
to the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or
wave for help.
Area Description:
Delaware Beaches; Eastern Monmouth; Atlantic Coastal Cape May; Coastal Atlantic; Coastal Ocean
Forcast Office:
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Sender: