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US coastal rip current warnings
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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.
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- 2026-08-29 11:42 UTC US coastal rip current warnings
- 2026-08-22 13:08 UTC US coastal rip current warnings
- 2026-08-04 09:46 UTC US coastal rip current warnings
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