Strong winds blowing ashore, from the northeast, are producing dangerous surf along with a potential for minor to moderate beach erosion until Tuesday evening, according to the National Weather Service, Melbourne.
Waves up to 8 feet tall are breaking with a force capable of knocking down experienced swimmers. And there is a risk of rip currents, forecasters say. The potential for erosion is highest at high tides. The next high tide is around 6 p.m.
Winds gusts up to 25 mph are expected to continue into Tuesday night as a result of a combination of a high pressure system to the north and a storm centered near the Bahamas, forecasters say. Waves are up to 15 feet high in the Gulf Stream, which is far offshore.
