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 Rip Current Hazard


Rip Current Safety
About Rip Currents
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None No unusual risk from rip currents.
Low Weak rip currents possible. Weak swimmers should stay in shallow water.
Moderate Rip currents likely. Weak swimmers should not enter the surf above the knees.
High Strong rip currents likely. Stay out of the surf.
Extreme Severe rip currents likely. Surf may be deadly.
 Rip Current Impact Statement

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