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Beach Weather and Hazards

Rip currents, surf and coastal flooding alerts from the National Weather Service.

From the National Weather Service; may be delayed. Not for life-safety decisions. In an emergency, call 911.

If you are caught in a rip current, stay calm, do not swim against it, swim parallel to the shore, then back to land. Swim near a lifeguard.

52 beach alerts

Rip current statements, beach hazards, high surf and coastal flood alerts

Severe8Significant threat to life or property

Moderate17Possible threat to life or property

Show 7 more moderate alerts

Minor27Minimal to no known threat

Show 17 more minor alerts

Beaches by state

Every beach in the EPA BEACON program, with location, swim season and water quality record

Beach alerts by state