Rip Current Statement

Locations Affected

Palm Bay, FL ∙ Melbourne, FL ∙ Daytona Beach, FL ∙ Port Orange, FL ∙ Daytona Beach Shores, FL ∙ Pineda, FL ∙ Roseland, FL ∙ Scottsmoor, FL ∙ South Patrick Shores, FL ∙ Malabar, FL

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 936 PM EDT Sat Oct 31 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT SUNDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal portions of Volusia, Indian River, and Brevard Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EDT Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...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... High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. 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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