Rip Current Statement

Locations Affected

Jacksonville, FL ∙ Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport, FL ∙ Arco, GA ∙ Palm Valley, FL ∙ Saint Simons, GA ∙ Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, FL ∙ Marineland, FL ∙ Yulee, FL ∙ Kings Bay Base, GA ∙ Nassau Sound, FL

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 221 AM EDT Wed Apr 8 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 9 to 13 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday evening. * 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... 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.

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