Active AlertsSea Island, GA

Rip Current Statement

Issued at Thu 2:55 AM Apr. 9
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action
All 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.
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High Surf Advisory

Issued at Thu 2:55 AM Apr. 9
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 11 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, numerous and strong rip currents.
Where: Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.
When: For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, 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.

Recommended Action

All 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.

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