Rip Current Statement

Locations Affected

Pensacola, FL ∙ Woodlawn Beach, FL ∙ Magnolia Springs, AL ∙ Gonzalez, FL ∙ Wright, FL ∙ Lillian, AL ∙ Ferry Pass, FL ∙ Destin Fort Walton Beach Airport, FL ∙ Garcon Point, FL ∙ Fort Morgan, AL

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 118 PM CDT Fri Oct 9 2026 ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT SATURDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves in the surf zone builds to 10 to 15 feet over the Alabama beaches and 20 to 25 feet over the northwest Florida beaches through tonight. Surf begins to abate Saturday morning but still will be elevated. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday afternoon. For the High Surf Warning, until midnight CDT Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure.

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