Dangerous Surf Warning: High Waves and Rip Currents Set to Pummel Coastline This Weekend

02/11/2025 1 min
Dangerous Surf Warning: High Waves and Rip Currents Set to Pummel Coastline This Weekend

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Beach lovers and wave chasers, buckle up for a wild weekend of oceanic adventure! Our coastal zones are about to get seriously spicy with some gnarly conditions that'll make even seasoned surfers think twice.Saturday kicks off with a high rip current risk that's no joke. We're talking surf heights ranging from 3 to 8 feet depending on your stretch of coastline. Expect mostly cloudy skies with showers trying to crash our beach party. Temperatures will hover in the lower 70s with east winds around 15 to 20 mph keeping things interesting.But hold onto your board shorts because Sunday is when things get epic! Surf heights are set to explode between 8 to 13 feet with dangerous shore breaks that could turn your casual beach day into an extreme sports highlight reel. Northeast winds will be howling at 30 to 40 mph creating conditions that scream danger for even the most experienced swimmers.Columbus Day continues the maritime mayhem with surf heights between 5 to 10 feet. Cloudy skies and persistent showers will accompany winds that'll make standing upright a serious challenge.Pro tip surfers: Those shore breaks are no joke. A 4-foot break can cause serious neck and spinal injuries. This isn't the time to prove your superhero status. Smart beach-goers will watch from a safe distance.Water temperature remains around 70 degrees - not arctic, but definitely wetsuit worthy. UV index is moderate so sunscreen is still your friend.Consider this the season's swan song. The next beach forecast drops in mid-May. Stay safe, respect the ocean, and maybe enjoy the view from dry land this weekend!Surf's up... and way, way out there!For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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