Rip Current Statement

Locations Affected

Miami, FL ∙ Hollywood, FL ∙ Fort Lauderdale, FL ∙ West Palm Beach, FL ∙ Pompano Beach, FL ∙ Boca Raton, FL ∙ Miami Beach, FL ∙ Boynton Beach, FL ∙ Deerfield Beach, FL ∙ Delray Beach, FL

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Miami FL 721 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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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