Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Visitors are being advised to watch out for sneaker waves and rip currents that are stronger than normal.

The curious minds at What If explore what would happen if you were caught in a riptide.

Harry Harsin couldn't remember a busier day than Sunday for lifeguards on Belmar's beaches. Harsin, who started as a lifeguard 46 years ago and after retiring as a borough cop now serves as chief ...

Two swimmers died in separate incidents after getting caught in a riptide, prompting French authorities to issue a warning about the strong currents and riptides along the Gironde coastline in ...

TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WTOC) - Tybee Island Ocean Rescue officials have released their July 4th Report. Leaders on the beach revealed there were 3 jellyfish stings. 26 total water assists, with 12 rescues ...

Rip currents are a major surf-zone hazard, and even strong swimmers can be caught in them, according to the National Weather Service. Rip currents can often be identified by calmer areas of water ...

Seaside Heights officials, while issuing a red flag warning, said surf heights are expected to reach 6 to 9 foot waves on Wednesday and 8 to 13 feet on Thursday. Large waves, rip tides and rough surf ...