| Rip Current Impact Statement |
| Slight |
When the rip current risk is low, wind, and surf conditions are not expected to support the development of rip currents. However, rip currents can, and sometimes do, occur when wind and surf conditions are not particularly favorable, especially in the vicinity of jetties and piers. Know how to swim if you enter the water. Swim near a life guard, and always heed the advice of the beach patrol. |
| Rip Current Impact Statement |
| Moderate |
During times of moderate rip current risk, persons should enter the water only if they are experienced with swimming in the surf. If caught in a rip current, don't try to fight its seaward pull. Move across the current in a direction following the shoreline until the current weakens, then swim toward shore. Heed the advice of the beach patrol. |
| Rip Current Impact Statement |
| High |
When the rip current risk is high, the surf is dangerous for all levels of swimmers. Even those using surf or boogie boards are urged to use extreme caution. Rip currents on high risk days are life-threatening to anyone entering the surf. Surf heights of 5 feet or higher can be expected at the beach, with minor beach erosion possible. |
| Rip Current Impact Statement |
| Extreme |
Pounding surf with severe beach erosion expected. No one should be on or even near the beach, much less in the surf. These conditions will likely be observed during tropical storm or hurricane conditions. |
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