At 1:17 a.m. on Thursday, the National Weather Service released an updated high surf advisory valid from 2 a.m. until Friday 2 a.m. for Coastal Palm Beach County.

The NWS says, “Large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone.”

“Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water,” adds the NWS. “Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. 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