Beach Hazards Statement issued May 20 at 7:55PM EDT until May 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
* WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Wednesday through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore.
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 16 at 8:11PM EDT until May 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
* WHAT...Strong longshore currents in the surf zone. * WHERE...The beaches from Cape Hatteras to Surf City. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong longshore currents will create dangerous swimming conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is also a moderate risk of rip currents south of Cape Hatteras on Saturday.
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 13 at 9:41PM CDT until May 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and minor coastal flooding, especially during times of high tides are expected. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...From late tonight through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous beach conditions with strong rip currents, especially near jetties and piers. Elevated tides could lead to minor flooding of beaches, lots, parks and roads. This includes the lowest more-prone spots like Highway 87/24 along the Bolivar Peninsula, western Galveston Island, Bluewater Highway and Surfside.
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 9 at 8:05PM EDT until May 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...The beaches north of Cape Hatteras. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT Saturday through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 12:30 PM Saturday afternoon.
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 4 at 12:31PM PDT until May 5 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...Moderate period northwest swell will result in breaking waves between 15 to 20 feet, with the highest waves up to 28 feet in favored locations, and an increased risk for rip currents. * WHERE...Monterey County coastline. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 4 at 7:39PM EDT until May 5 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...The beaches from Cape Hatteras to Surf City. * WHEN...From 7 AM EDT Monday through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 9:00 AM Monday.
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 4 at 2:42AM PDT until May 5 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...Moderate period northwest swell will result in breaking waves between 15 to 20 feet, with the highest waves up to 28 feet in favored locations, and an increased risk for rip currents. * WHERE...Monterey County coastline. * WHEN...Now through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 3 at 2:37AM PDT until May 5 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
* WHAT...Moderate period northwest swell will result in breaking waves between 15 to 20 feet, with the highest waves up to 28 feet in favored locations, and an increased risk for rip currents. * WHERE...Monterey County coastline. * WHEN...This evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 2 at 2:55AM PDT until May 2 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
* WHAT...Increased threat of sneaker waves expected. * WHERE...Coastal Del Norte, Northern Humboldt Coast, Southwestern Humboldt and Mendocino Coast Counties. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. . * IMPACTS...Large, unexpected waves can sweep across the beach without warning, sweeping people into the sea from rocks, jetties, and beaches. These sneaker waves can also move large objects such as logs, crushing anyone caught underneath.
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 30 at 1:29AM PDT until April 30 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
* WHAT...Breaking waves up to 6 feet for south facing beaches and dangerous rip currents due to a long lived, long period south swell. * WHERE...Malibu Coast and Los Angeles County Beaches. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore.