Rip Current Statement

Locations Affected

Jacksonville, FL ∙ Saint Augustine South, FL ∙ Tisonia, FL ∙ Fort Matanzas National Monument, FL ∙ Amelia Island, FL ∙ Ponte Vedra Beach, FL ∙ Villano Beach, FL ∙ Greenland, FL ∙ Flagler Beach, FL ∙ Mayport, FL

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 1234 PM EST Sat Mar 7 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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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