Alert archive / U.S. Virgin Islands / Rip Current Statements in 2023
Rip Current Statement 57, NWS JSJ
NWS JSJ issued this rip current statement at Dec 23, 2023, 2:00 PM CST. It was in force for 37 hr.
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- Issued
- Dec 23, 2023, 2:00 PM CST (20:00 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 25, 2023, 3:17 AM CST
- In force
- 37 hr
- Issued by
- NWS JSJ
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135 WHCA42 TJSJ 232000 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 400 PM AST Sat Dec 23 2023 PRZ012-240400- /O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-231223T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ Culebra- 400 PM AST Sat Dec 23 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 9 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Culebra. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ001-002-005-008-240400- /O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-231224T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 400 PM AST Sat Dec 23 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and large breaking waves between 8 and 13 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night. For the High Surf, through 6 PM AST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ VIZ001-240400- /O.NEW.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.231223T2000Z-231225T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 400 PM AST Sat Dec 23 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of St. Thomas and St. John. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ010-240400- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 400 PM AST Sat Dec 23 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 7 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
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880 WHCA42 TJSJ 240110 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 910 PM AST Sat Dec 23 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-240915- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-231224T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 910 PM AST Sat Dec 23 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST SUNDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and large breaking waves between 8 and 11 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night. For the High Surf, through 6 PM AST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ010-012-240915- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity-Culebra- 910 PM AST Sat Dec 23 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 7 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ001-240915- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 910 PM AST Sat Dec 23 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of St. Thomas and St. John. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
631 WHCA42 TJSJ 240839 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 439 AM AST Sun Dec 24 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-241645- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-231224T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 439 AM AST Sun Dec 24 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and large breaking waves between 8 and 11 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday afternoon. For the High Surf, through 6 PM AST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ010-241645- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 439 AM AST Sun Dec 24 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 7 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ012-241645- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ Culebra- 439 AM AST Sun Dec 24 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 7 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of Culebra. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ001-241645- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 439 AM AST Sun Dec 24 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of St. Thomas and St. John. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
064 WHCA42 TJSJ 241429 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 1029 AM AST Sun Dec 24 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-242230- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-231224T2200Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 1029 AM AST Sun Dec 24 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and large breaking waves between 8 and 11 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday afternoon. For the High Surf, through 6 PM AST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ010-242230- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 1029 AM AST Sun Dec 24 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 7 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ012-242230- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ Culebra- 1029 AM AST Sun Dec 24 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 7 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of Culebra. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ001-242230- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 1029 AM AST Sun Dec 24 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of St. Thomas and St. John. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
399 WHCA42 TJSJ 242000 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 400 PM AST Sun Dec 24 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-250400- /O.EXT.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 400 PM AST Sun Dec 24 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and large breaking waves between 8 and 11 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday afternoon. For the High Surf, through 6 AM AST Monday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ010-250400- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 400 PM AST Sun Dec 24 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 7 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ012-250400- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ Culebra- 400 PM AST Sun Dec 24 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 7 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of Culebra. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ001-250400- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 400 PM AST Sun Dec 24 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of St. Thomas and St. John. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
353 WHCA42 TJSJ 250058 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 858 PM AST Sun Dec 24 2023 PRZ001-002-005-008-250900- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T2200Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-Northeast-North Central-Northwest- 858 PM AST Sun Dec 24 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and large breaking waves between 8 and 11 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday afternoon. For the High Surf, through 6 AM AST Monday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ010-250900- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 858 PM AST Sun Dec 24 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 7 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ012-250900- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ Culebra- 858 PM AST Sun Dec 24 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 7 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of Culebra. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ001-250900- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 858 PM AST Sun Dec 24 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST MONDAY... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of St. Thomas and St. John. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
702 WHCA42 TJSJ 250810 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 410 AM AST Mon Dec 25 2023 PRZ001-005-008-251615- /O.EXT.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231226T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest- 410 AM AST Mon Dec 25 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and large breaking waves between 8 and 11 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this afternoon. For the High Surf, through 6 AM this morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ002-251615- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T2200Z/ Northeast- 410 AM AST Mon Dec 25 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and large breaking waves between 8 and 11 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this afternoon. For the High Surf, through 6 AM this morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ010-251615- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 410 AM AST Mon Dec 25 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ012-251000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ Culebra- 410 AM AST Mon Dec 25 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 7 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of Culebra. * WHEN...Through 6 AM this morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ001-251000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 410 AM AST Mon Dec 25 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of St. Thomas and St. John. * WHEN...Through 6 AM this morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
120 WHCA42 TJSJ 250845 AAA CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED National Weather Service San Juan PR 445 AM AST Mon Dec 25 2023 PRZ001-005-008-251645- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231226T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest- 445 AM AST Mon Dec 25 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and large breaking waves between 8 and 11 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. For the High Surf, through 6 AM this morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ002-251645- /O.CON.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T2200Z/ Northeast- 445 AM AST Mon Dec 25 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and large breaking waves between 8 and 11 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this afternoon. For the High Surf, through 6 AM this morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. && $$ PRZ010-251645- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 445 AM AST Mon Dec 25 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ012-251000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ Culebra- 445 AM AST Mon Dec 25 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 7 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of Culebra. * WHEN...Through 6 AM this morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ001-251000- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 445 AM AST Mon Dec 25 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 to 7 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of St. Thomas and St. John. * WHEN...Through 6 AM this morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
114 WHCA42 TJSJ 250917 CFWSJU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service San Juan PR 517 AM AST Mon Dec 25 2023 PRZ001-005-008-251730- /O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231226T1000Z/ San Juan and Vicinity-North Central-Northwest- 517 AM AST Mon Dec 25 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and large breaking waves between 7 and 9 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Northern beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ PRZ002-251730- /O.CAN.TJSJ.SU.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T2200Z/ Northeast- 517 AM AST Mon Dec 25 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to rough surf and large breaking waves around 6 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Northeastern beaches of Puerto Rico. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions. Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$ VIZ001-251030- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0057.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ St.Thomas...St. John...and Adjacent Islands- 517 AM AST Mon Dec 25 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... $$ PRZ012-251030- /O.CAN.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T1000Z/ Culebra- 517 AM AST Mon Dec 25 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... $$ PRZ010-251730- /O.CON.TJSJ.RP.S.0053.000000T0000Z-231225T2200Z/ Mayaguez and Vicinity- 517 AM AST Mon Dec 25 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents due to breaking waves around 6 feet and higher at times. * WHERE...Beaches of Rincon and Aguada. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents that can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water where it becomes difficult to return to safety. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a high risk of rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm, do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. && $$
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