Coastal Flood Warning

Locations Affected

Jekyll Island, GA ∙ Brunswick, GA ∙ Saint Simons Island, GA ∙ Elliotts Bluff, GA ∙ Saint Andrew Sound, GA ∙ Arco, GA ∙ Saint Simons, GA ∙ Kings Bay Base, GA ∙ Cumberland Island, GA ∙ Cumberland Island National Seashore, GA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 347 AM EDT Sun Oct 25 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT TUESDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding around times of high tide. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 11 AM EDT Tuesday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Tuesday night. * 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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