At 3:29 a.m. on Monday, the National Weather Service issued a beach hazards statement in effect until Tuesday at 3 a.m. The statement is for Coastal Indian River, Coastal St. Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands.

The NWS states to be ready for, “A northward flowing longshore current in the surf zone, as well as a Moderate Risk of dangerous rip currents.”

“Strong currents in the surf zone can pull swimmers into deeper water, as well as generate additional rip currents near piers, jetties, and reefs,” says the NWS. “Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don’t swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.”

Source: The National Weather Service