National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office

 

Weak Rip Currents Possible;
Isolated, weaker but potentially dangerous rip currents can still occur.
Weak swimmers stay in shallow water

The map above is color-coded to indicate the forecast rip current risk level. Click on the beach area of your choice for more information.

Rip currents are powerful, channeled currents of water flowing away from shore. They typically extend from the shoreline, through the surf zone, and past the line of breaking waves. Rip currents can occur at any beach with breaking waves.

If caught in a rip current, swim parallel to the beach and you will eventually swim out of the outgoing current. Remember to heed the advice of the local beach patrol and flag warning systems.

 

 

Rip Currents Likely;
Wave and/or tidal conditions support stronger or more frequent rip currents.
Weak swimmers should not enter surf above knees

Strong to very Strong Rip Currents Likely;
Wind, wave, and tidal conditions support the development of dangerous rip currents.
All swimmers stay out of surf

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UV Index Forecast

UV Alert Forecast

Wear sunglasses on bright days. If you burn easily, cover up and use sunscreen.

Take precautions, such as covering up, if you will be outside. Stay in shade near midday when the sun is strongest.

Protection against sunburn is needed. Reduce time in the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Cover up, wear a hat and sunglasses, and use sunscreen.

Take extra precautions. Unprotected skin will be damaged and can burn quickly. Minimize sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Otherwise, seek shade, cover up, wear a hat and sunglasses, and use sunscreen.

Take all precautions. Unprotected skin can burn in minutes. Beachgoers should know that white sand and other bright surfaces reflect UV and will increase UV exposure. Try to avoid sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Seek shade, cover up, wear a hat and sunglasses, and use sunscreen.