Rip Current Statement issued December 15 at 12:25PM EST until December 18 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Miami FL
WHAT: For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8
to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.
WHERE: Coastal Palm Beach County and Coastal Broward County.
WHEN: For the High Surf Advisory, until 1 AM EST Tuesday. For
the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday evening.
IMPACTS: Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
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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.