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Location: Merritt Island, FL
Elevation: 26ft
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Rip Current Statement
Issued: 7:11 PM Dec. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE
MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf are expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint
Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern
Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties.

* WHEN...From late tonight through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and
piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. 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.

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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 7:11 PM Dec. 21, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM MONDAY TO 1 PM
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 knots and seas 5 to 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Monday to 1 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

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