NWS Marine Forecast


   AMZ400-230900-  Synopsis for Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL out to 60 nm-  224 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026      .SYNOPSIS...    South to southeast winds continue across the local waters through  mid week next week with the Bermuda ridge axis lingering north of  the local area. Late afternoon and evening nocturnal wind surges are  expected daily with periodic Small Craft Exercise Caution  conditions. Daily shower and thunderstorm chances continue through  next week. Saturday, there is an increase chance of rain during the  afternoon and early evening over the local Atlantic waters.      .GULF STREAM...    The approximate location of the west wall of the Gulf Stream as of  May 22, 2026 at 0000 UTC...    50 nautical miles east of Flagler Beach.  53 nautical miles east of Saint Augustine Beach.  64 nautical miles east southeast of Jacksonville Beach.  80 nautical miles east southeast of St Simons Island.    This data derived from NCEP Global RTOFS model.      $$
   AMZ452-454-230900-  Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out  20 NM-  Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM-  224 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026    SMALL CRAFT EXERCISE CAUTION IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT    REST OF TODAY  Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to  4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 4 feet at  8 seconds and southeast 2 feet at 4 seconds. Intracoastal waters  choppy.  TONIGHT  Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming south 10 to  15 knots after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to  5 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 4 feet at 8 seconds and southeast  3 feet at 5 seconds. Intracoastal waters choppy.  SATURDAY  Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to 10 to  15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to  5 feet. Wave Detail: East 4 feet at 8 seconds. Intracoastal  waters a moderate chop. A slight chance of showers and  thunderstorms in the afternoon.  SATURDAY NIGHT  Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to  4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 4 feet at  8 seconds. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. A chance of  showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of  showers after midnight.  SUNDAY  Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to 15 to  20 knots in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to  5 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 4 feet at 8 seconds. Intracoastal  waters choppy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in  the morning.  SUNDAY NIGHT  Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to  10 to 15 knots after midnight. Seas around 4 feet, occasionally  to 5 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 4 feet at 8 seconds and  southeast 2 feet at 4 seconds. Intracoastal waters choppy. A  slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. A slight chance of  showers.  MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY  South winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 3 to  5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Intracoastal waters rough. A  slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.    Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.    $$