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Surf & Rip Current Hazard

Rip Current Safety About Rip Currents Florida's Beach Warning Flag System  Legend None No rip currents expected. 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. Surf heights ≥ 5 ft with minor beach erosion. Extreme Severe rip currents likely. Battering surf with major beach erosion.

Rip Current Impact Statement

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