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Wildwood Police Department
Monday September 8th, 2025 :: 11:22 a.m. EDT

Alert

Rip Current Statement until 08:00PM Tuesday

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Delaware Beaches and the Jersey Shore.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday evening.

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

* AFFECTED AREAS: DELAWARE BEACHES ... EASTERN MONMOUTH ... ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY ... COASTAL ATLANTIC ... COASTAL OCEAN

Instructions:

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.

Address/Location
Wildwood Police Department
City of Wildwood- Municipal Building
Wildwood, NJ 08260

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 609-522-0222

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Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Rip Current Statement

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