Rip Current Statement

Locations Affected

Jacksonville, FL ∙ Jacksonville Division, FL ∙ Saint Augustine Beach, FL ∙ Bayard, FL ∙ Cumberland Island National Seashore, GA ∙ Atlantic Beach, FL ∙ Fort Frederica National Monument, GA ∙ Saint Augustine, FL ∙ Summer Haven, FL ∙ Spring Glen, FL

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 1201 AM EDT Fri May 15 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * 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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