Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued April 6 at 1:53PM EDT until April 11 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 6, 2026 - 10:53am
Expires:
April 9, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents and
increasing rough surf. For the High Surf Advisory, large
breaking waves building gradually to 8 to 12 feet expected in
the surf zone.
* WHERE...Coastal Volusia County.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday
night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM Tuesday to 8 PM
EDT Thursday.
* 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:
High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing
localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions.
Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking
waves and dangerous surf conditions.
Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and
piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.
Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. 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 Volusia
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender: