Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued September 24 at 2:44AM EDT until September 26 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 23, 2026 - 11:44pm
Expires:
September 26, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4
to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current
Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal
Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier
Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard
Barrier Islands Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 4
AM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT
this morning through late Friday night.
* 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...A strong, southward flowing longshore
current is expected to develop in the surf zone, in addition to
the other hazards.
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 Indian River; Coastal St. Lucie; Coastal Martin; Mainland Northern Brevard; Northern Brevard Barrier Islands; Mainland Southern Brevard; Southern Brevard Barrier Islands
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov