Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued March 28 at 3:20AM EDT until March 30 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 28, 2026 - 12:20am
Expires:
March 29, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of
7 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie and Coastal
Martin Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT this
morning through late Sunday night. For the High Surf Advisory,
from 8 PM this evening to 2 AM 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:
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Melbourne FL
Sender: