Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued April 9 at 2:55AM EDT until April 11 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 8, 2026 - 11:55pm
Expires:
April 9, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to
11 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, numerous and strong rip
currents.
* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Friday. For
the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Instruction:
All swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf
conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
Area Description:
Coastal Nassau; Coastal Duval; Coastal Flagler; Northeast Coastal St. Johns; Southeast Coastal St. Johns; Coastal Glynn; Coastal Camden
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov