Rip Current Statement Florida | Effective 03/29/2026 19:01

Headline: 
Rip Current Statement issued March 29 at 10:01PM EDT until April 1 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event: 
Rip Current Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 29, 2026 - 7:01pm
Expires: 
March 30, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Instruction: 
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Area Description: 
Coastal Palm Beach County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Miami FL