National Weather Service

Dangerous Rip Currents For South Florida Beaches

, FL – The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a coastal hazard warning due to a high risk of rip currents along ‘s east coast beaches.

The High Rip Current Risk is in effect from Thursday, April 3, 2025, through Saturday evening, April 5, 2025, for Coastal , Coastal , and Coastal Miami-.

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 groins, jetties, and piers.

Remember to swim near a life guard and do not swim alone. Ask the beach patrol about hazards when you arrive at the beach.

If you become caught in a rip current – do not panic – but yell for help. Remain calm and do not exhaust yourself. Stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, begin to swim parallel to shore.

Once you are away from the force of the rip current, begin to swim back to the beach. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current. Even a strong swimmer can become exhausted quickly.

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