Rip Current Statement

Locations Affected

Jacksonville, FL ∙ Oceanway, FL ∙ Atlantic Beach, FL ∙ Greenland, FL ∙ Jacksonville Division, FL ∙ Mayport, FL ∙ Arlington, FL ∙ Nassau Sound, FL ∙ Spring Glen, FL ∙ Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 1223 PM EDT Sat Oct 24 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Duval County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 8 PM EDT Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. 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... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. 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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