# HEADLINE
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HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY
HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT
# DETAILS
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WHAT
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 11 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
WHERE
Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.
WHEN
For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Monday night.
IMPACTS
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
ISSUED AT
Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 7:36 PM EDT
ISSUED BY
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
HEADER
Coastal Hazard Message
# PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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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.
# AREAS AFFECTED
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Coastal Glynn, Northeast Coastal St. Johns, Coastal Camden, Coastal Duval, Coastal Flagler, Coastal Nassau, Southeast Coastal St. Johns