Rip Current Statement

Locations Affected

West Palm Beach, FL ∙ Boca Raton, FL ∙ Boynton Beach, FL ∙ Delray Beach, FL ∙ Jupiter, FL ∙ San Castle, FL ∙ Ocean Ridge, FL ∙ Hypoluxo, FL ∙ Limestone Creek, FL ∙ Palm Beach Shores, FL

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Miami FL 122 AM EDT Tue Oct 27 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 13 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 AM EDT early this morning. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Inexperienced 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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