Rip currents are powerful channels of water that flow away from shore, often causing life-threatening conditions for swimmers ...

As a result, rather than gradually building in height as it would over a gently sloping bottom or breaking over a shallow bar or reef some distance from shore, shorebreak waves rise and crash ...

Even if you’re on shore, be away from the breaking waves,” Seal Beach Marine Safety Chief Joe Bailey added. A bit of water from the big surf came over the sand berm built up on the beach ...

On Sunday at 12:57 p.m. the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA issued a high surf warning valid from Monday 8 a.m. until Tuesday 2 p.m ...

A high surf advisory was issued by the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA on Tuesday at 8:15 a.m. Large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet ...

When waves come into the shore, they have to go somewhere ... "Rip currents exist due to breaking waves and, more importantly, the variability in wave breaking both over time and space," Dr ...

"Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks ... Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water," explains the weather service. "Everyone should remain ...

Police confirmed Friday that remains found about 200 yards off Oahu’s North Shore were of Joseph “Joey” Fujioka, one of two teenagers who went missing last weekend.

A potent wintertime surf is pictured on the north shore of Oahu ... and rip currents will be present at most beaches. Large breaking waves and strong currents may impact harbor entrances and ...

Honolulu Ocean Safety, along with the Honolulu Fire Department and the U.S. Coast Guard. continued searching for two missing teens today on Oahu’s North Shore on Ke Iki Beach near Sharks Cove, ...