Rip Current — South Coast, Washington

2021-05-31 · South Coast, Washington

Event narrative

A 14 year old male was reportedly swept offshore while swimming near Long Beach, Washington. The Coast Guard Sector Columbia River and partner agencies performed search operations. After searching nearly 52 square miles, the search was suspended at

2126PST Monday. Weather was fairly benign with general seas between 3 and 5 feet with northerly winds around 9 to 13 kts gusting up to 17 kts. These reports are from buoy 46029.

Wider weather episode

A 14 year old male was swept out to sea while swimming near Long Beach, WA. United States Coast Guard performed search and rescue, but has since suspended the search.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 961234. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.