Rip Current Statement issued November 1 at 2:57PM EST until November 4 at 2:00AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL

* 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, Brevard, and Indian River Counties. * WHEN…For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Tuesday 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.

Official safety instructions

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…

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