Rip Current Statement

Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1151 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

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Delaware Beaches-
1151 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of
  inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines
  and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
  waves of up to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Delaware Beaches.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 PM EDT Sunday.
  For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Sunday. For the
  High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in
  coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal
  waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to
  vulnerable structures may begin to occur. Dangerous swimming
  and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
  deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant beach erosion is expected.
  Breaching of sand dunes is possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Warning means that moderate or major tidal
flooding is occurring or imminent. Be prepared for rising water
levels and take appropriate action to protect life and property.
Follow the recommendations of local emergency management
officials.

Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be
deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in
danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly
repairs.

Visit the National Water Prediction Service at
https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and
flood impact information for your local tide gauge.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Always obey posted Beach Flags. If you enter the surf zone,
always have a floatation device with you and swim near a
lifeguard if possible. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float and do not swim against the current. If able, swim parallel
to the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or
wave for help.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Delaware Bay at Lewes
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 26/09 PM     7.7        3.0        2.9     Moderate
 27/09 AM     7.0        2.3        2.0     Moderate
 27/10 PM     5.3        0.7        0.6       None
 28/10 AM     5.7        1.0        0.5       None
 28/11 PM     5.4        0.8        0.9       None

&&

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