The Brief Clearwater Beach lifeguards made more than a dozen water rescues over several days of dangerous surf. A high rip current risk remains in effect through Thursday evening along much of Florida’s Gulf Coast. Beachgoers are being urged to stay out of dangerous surf after Clearwater Beach lifeguards made more than a dozen water rescues in recent days. Crews responded to eight water rescues Tuesday and another five by Wednesday afternoon, the department said. Beach safety stepsWhat's next:The high rip current risk is scheduled to remain in effect through Thursday evening.