Fred Howard Park Conditions Today
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No lifeguards on duty, so no flag is flown. The numbers above are the National Weather Service forecast.
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What each color means.
Green — low hazard, calm conditions
Yellow — moderate surf or currents, use caution
Red — high surf or dangerous currents
Double red — water closed, no swimming
Purple — dangerous marine life
No lifeguard means no flag. On an unguarded beach, the rip current risk is the best guide you have.
Caught in one? Here’s what to do.
⚠️ Stay calm — panic is your biggest enemy.
- Don’t fight it. Rip currents are strong but narrow. Swimming straight back to shore will wear you out fast.
- Float and relax. Tread water or float on your back. The current usually weakens within 50–100 yards.
- Swim parallel to the beach. Once the pull eases, swim sideways along the shore until you’re out of it.
- Head in at an angle. Swim back toward the beach on a diagonal so you don’t swim back into the rip.
- Signal for help. Wave your arms and yell so lifeguards or people on the beach can see you.
🏊 Never swim alone. Swim near a lifeguard when you can, and call 911 in an emergency.