Rip Current Statement

Locations Affected

Jacksonville, FL ∙ Brunswick Malcolm Mckinnon Airport, GA ∙ Saint Augustine South, FL ∙ Tisonia, FL ∙ Fort Matanzas National Monument, FL ∙ Amelia Island, FL ∙ Brunswick Glynco Jetport Airport, GA ∙ Ponte Vedra Beach, FL ∙ Sea Island, GA ∙ Villano Beach, FL

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 139 AM EDT Tue Apr 7 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 13 feet. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...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... 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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