Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued October 17 at 3:19AM EDT until October 20 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 17, 2026 - 12:19am
Expires:
October 17, 2026 - 8:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet expected in the
surf zone.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia,
Accomack and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Sunday to 7 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.
Instruction:
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Area Description:
Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov