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US coastal rip current warnings

Overview

On July 30, 2026, the National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Ventura County, California, warning of frequent moderate to strong rip currents, breaking waves, and minor coastal flooding as high tides of 5.5–6.0 ft approached. Swimmers were urged to stay out of the water and avoid rock jetties. The same forecast package included a separate outlook for New Jersey’s Jersey Shore that noted a low rip-current risk, 1–3 ft waves, and a very high UV index.

By August 3, 2026, the focus shifted to the Jersey Shore, where the National Weather Service warned of a high risk of life-threatening rip currents, small-craft advisories, and southwest winds of 15–25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves were expected to reach 3–6 ft and sea temperatures 74–80 °F. The following day, the risk was downgraded to moderate with calmer northeast winds and a very high UV index.

On August 22, 2026, the Jersey Shore remained under a moderate risk of rip currents, with the possibility of life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Weather conditions included easterly winds of 6 to 9 mph, waves between 1 and 2 feet, and ocean temperatures between 75° and 82°. The marine forecast also noted a chance of showers and potential thunderstorms.

By August 28, 2026, the Jersey Shore continued to face a moderate risk of rip currents for the upcoming weekend, with advisories noting that life-threatening conditions remain possible in the surf zone. For August 28, waves were forecast between 1 and 3 feet with ocean temperatures between 76 and 80 °F. On August 29, winds were expected to reach 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots, while seas were forecast to remain between 2 and 3 feet.

Entities

National Weather Service · Jersey Shore · Los Angeles/Oxnard Weather Forecast Office · Mt. Holly · Ventura County

Timeline

  1. 15 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Jersey Shore weather forecast shows moderate rip current risk

    The Jersey Shore faces a moderate risk of life-threatening rip currents through the weekend, with varying wind and wave conditions forecast for Friday and Saturday.

  2. 20 days ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Jersey Shore weather forecast includes rip current risk

    The Jersey Shore faces a moderate risk of life-threatening rip currents. Forecasts include a chance of showers and thunderstorms through the weekend.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Jersey Shore faces high rip current risk as August beach forecast warns swimmers

    August beach forecasts for the Jersey Shore warn of high rip current risk on Monday and moderate risk on Tuesday, with varying winds, wave heights and small‑craft advisories.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    US Beach Hazard Advisories Highlight Rip Currents and Coastal Flooding

    NWS warned of strong rip currents and minor flooding on Ventura County, CA beaches, while low‑risk conditions were forecast for New Jersey’s Jersey Shore.

Sources

1057thehawk.com · kelofm.com · keyt.com · mybeachradio.com · nj1015.com · tylerpaper.com · wfpg.com · wobm.com · wpgtalkradio.com

This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history