AMZ400-170800-
Synopsis for Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL out to 60 nm-
1229 PM EST Fri Jan 16 2026
.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure centered almost directly over area waters will shift
eastward through tonight, gradually inducing more of a south to
southeast wind. Another Arctic cold front will enter the
southeastern states on Saturday afternoon, crossing our local waters
on Sunday morning. This front will be accompanied by showers through
the early afternoon hours on Sunday. Northwesterly winds will
strengthen by early Sunday morning, with Small Craft Advisory
conditions likely through Sunday evening throughout our local
waters. Arctic high pressure will remain centered to the west or
northwest of our region early next week, keeping breezy northwest to
northerly winds and elevated seas in place. High pressure will then
start to position north of our waters towards midweek.
.GULF STREAM...
The approximate location of the west wall of the Gulf Stream as of
Jan 16, 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.
68 nautical miles east southeast of St Simons Island.
This data derived from NCEP Global RTOFS model.
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AMZ450-452-454-170800- Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM- 1229 PM EST Fri Jan 16 2026 REST OF TODAY Northwest winds around 5 knots, becoming southeast this afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: North 2 feet at 5 seconds. Intracoastal waters smooth. TONIGHT South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: North 2 feet at 5 seconds. Intracoastal waters light chop. SATURDAY South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Intracoastal waters light chop. SATURDAY NIGHT South winds around 5 knots, becoming northwest 15 to 20 knots after midnight. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: West 2 feet at 3 seconds. Intracoastal waters choppy. A chance of showers after midnight. SUNDAY Northwest winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave Detail: North 4 feet at 5 seconds. Intracoastal waters rough. Showers, mainly in the morning. SUNDAY NIGHT Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave Detail: North 4 feet at 5 seconds. Intracoastal waters choppy. MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY North winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Intracoastal waters rough. $$
AMZ450-452-454-170800- Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out 20 NM- Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM- 1229 PM EST Fri Jan 16 2026 REST OF TODAY Northwest winds around 5 knots, becoming southeast this afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: North 2 feet at 5 seconds. Intracoastal waters smooth. TONIGHT South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: North 2 feet at 5 seconds. Intracoastal waters light chop. SATURDAY South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Intracoastal waters light chop. SATURDAY NIGHT South winds around 5 knots, becoming northwest 15 to 20 knots after midnight. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail: West 2 feet at 3 seconds. Intracoastal waters choppy. A chance of showers after midnight. SUNDAY Northwest winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave Detail: North 4 feet at 5 seconds. Intracoastal waters rough. Showers, mainly in the morning. SUNDAY NIGHT Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave Detail: North 4 feet at 5 seconds. Intracoastal waters choppy. MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY North winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Intracoastal waters rough. $$