NWS Marine Forecast


   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.      $$
   AMZ450-452-454-170800-  Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out  20 NM-  Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out  20 NM-  Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM-  1229 PM EST Fri Jan 16 2026    REST OF TODAY  Northwest winds around 5 knots, becoming  southeast this afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: North  2 feet at 5 seconds. Intracoastal waters smooth.  TONIGHT  South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave  Detail: North 2 feet at 5 seconds. Intracoastal waters light  chop.  SATURDAY  South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet.  Intracoastal waters light chop.  SATURDAY NIGHT  South winds around 5 knots, becoming northwest  15 to 20 knots after midnight. Seas around 2 feet. Wave Detail:  West 2 feet at 3 seconds. Intracoastal waters choppy. A chance of  showers after midnight.  SUNDAY  Northwest winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet,  occasionally to 6 feet. Wave Detail: North 4 feet at 5 seconds.  Intracoastal waters rough. Showers, mainly in the morning.  SUNDAY NIGHT  Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet,  occasionally to 6 feet. Wave Detail: North 4 feet at 5 seconds.  Intracoastal waters choppy.  MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY  North winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 3 to  5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Intracoastal waters rough.    $$