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Rip Current Statement — Coastal Nassau, FL, Coastal Duval, FL, Coastal Flagler, FL, Northeast Coastal St. Johns, FL, Southeast Coastal St. Johns, FL
Issued
Expires
1:00 AM CDT · Sun, Aug 9 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KJAX

Affected Areas

Coastal Nassau, FL Coastal Duval, FL Coastal Flagler, FL Northeast Coastal St. Johns, FL Southeast Coastal St. Johns, FL

Official Bulletin

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.

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.