As of April 15, 14 people across the United States have died in the "surf zone," including two in Cocoa Beach April 14.

Dangerous surf and powerful rip currents are battering Volusia County’s coastline, prompting beach safety officials to urge residents and visitors to stay out of the water. Waves are reaching 8 to 12 feet,

High rip‑current risk through Monday; beaches choppy and winds gusty. Swim near lifeguards and skip nonessential boating.

A spring day at the beach went wrong at Cocoa Beach, Florida, when four individuals became distressed while swimming in the ocean, and two later died, according to fire officials.

The warning comes after a swimmer drowned off Pompano Beach last Sunday. Fort Lauderdale Ocean Rescue reported that more than 100 people had to be rescued last weekend alone.