High Surf — Volusia, Florida

2011-08-27 · Volusia, Florida

Event narrative

A 55 year male surfer was knocked over by rough surf and hit his head on his surf board. He became unconscious, and drowned.

Wider weather episode

Lingering long period swells associated with departing Hurricane Irene produced strong rip currents along the east central Florida coast. A surfer at New Smyrna Beach was knocked over by a large breaking wave, became unconscious, and was pulled from the water by other surfers. CPR was performed, but he was pronounced dead a short time later at a local hospital.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 331487. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.