(…) “Do not panic. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore. (…) Please be advised by the lifeguards and beach patrol. Pay attention to flags and posted signs. If you become caught in a rip current, do not panic. Remain calm and begin to swim parallel to shore. Once you are away from the force of the rip current begin to swim back to the beach. Do not attempt to swim directly against the rip current. Even a strong swimmer can become exhausted quickly.”
This is a synthesized reading of a High Surf Advisory, “effective now until 5 AM Tuesday”.