Rip Current Statement

Locations Affected

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

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Miami FL 301 AM EDT Thu Aug 6 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County, Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through Saturday morning. * 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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