High Surf Advisory

Locations Affected

Jacksonville, FL ∙ Sawgrass, FL ∙ Vilano Beach, FL ∙ Jacksonville Craig Municipal Airport, FL ∙ Nocatee, FL ∙ Saint Augustine South, FL ∙ Tisonia, FL ∙ Fort Matanzas National Monument, FL ∙ Amelia Island, FL ∙ Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 848 AM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SUNDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding around the times of high tide. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to 5 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Coastal Duval, Coastal Flagler, Northeast Coastal St. Johns and Southeast Coastal St. Johns Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inexperienced 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.

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