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Rip Current Statement — Mobile Coastal, AL, Baldwin Coastal, AL
Issued
Expires
6:00 AM CDT · Fri, Jul 24 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KMOB

Affected Areas

Mobile Coastal, AL Baldwin Coastal, AL

Official Bulletin

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
waves up to around 10 feet expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa
Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 7 PM CDT this
evening through late Thursday night. For the High Surf
Warning, from 1 PM Tuesday to 6 AM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

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.