RipCurren

Know the water before you go in.

RipCurren turns official NOAA surf-zone forecasts into a clear rip-current risk for beaches in Puerto Rico and across the U.S. coast — with marine weather, tides, and active alerts in one place.

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How it works

From official forecast to a clear answer

Is it safe to swim today? Three steps to find out.

1

Find your beach

RipCurren opens on the beach closest to you, or search and filter every beach by name, region, or state.

2

We read the official forecast

Risk comes from NOAA National Weather Service Surf Zone Forecasts, with Open-Meteo Marine filling the gaps.

3

See the risk at a glance

A colour-coded risk level, the next 24 hours hour by hour, and a 7-day outlook to help you pick the best time to swim.

Everything you check before a beach day

Rip-current risk, conditions, and alerts for every beach, without digging through weather sites.

01

Rip-Current Risk

A clear risk level for each beach, plus an hourly risk strip for the next 24 hours.

02

Marine Conditions

Waves, wind, water temperature, tides, and daylight on every beach page.

03

Active Alerts

National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center alerts, shown on the beaches they affect.

04

Beach Map

Every beach on one map, with markers coloured by today's risk.

05

Emergency Guide

One-tap 911, what to do if you're caught in a rip current, and hurricane preparation.

06

Made for Your Phone

Install it on your home screen, save favourite beaches, and switch between English and Spanish.

Data

Built on official forecasts

RipCurren collects public forecast data, checks it, and turns it into one simple answer per beach.

NOAA NWS

Surf Zone Forecasts, the primary source for rip-current risk.

Open-Meteo Marine

Waves and marine weather wherever a surf-zone forecast is missing.

RipCurren

Risk levels, hourly outlook, tides, and alerts for each beach.

You, at the beach

A clear answer on your phone before you go in the water.

Who it's for

Beachgoers, families, surfers, and visitors in Puerto Rico and across U.S. coastal states who want a quick, reliable read on conditions before heading into the water.

Advisory only

RipCurren summarises public forecast data. Conditions can change quickly, so always follow lifeguard instructions and posted beach flags.

FAQ

Frequently asked

If your question isn't here, [email protected] is the fastest path.

Yes. RipCurren is free to use, with no account or sign-up.
Rip-current risk and surf conditions come from NOAA National Weather Service Surf Zone Forecasts. Where no surf-zone forecast is available, Open-Meteo Marine data fills in.
Beaches across Puerto Rico and the U.S. coast, and the list keeps growing.
Only anonymous page and beach views — no name, email, or account. If you share your location, it's used to find nearby beaches. Data is never sold or shared.

Check the beach before you go

RipCurren is launching soon. Get in touch to be among the first to try it.

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