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High Surf Advisory


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
146 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

FLZ154-159-164-210800-
/O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-250823T0800Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.SU.Y.0002.250820T0600Z-250822T0000Z/
Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-Coastal Martin-
146 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet
  expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie and Coastal
  Martin Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday
  night. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing
localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions.
Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking
waves and dangerous surf conditions.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and
piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. 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.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
146 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

FLZ141-347-447-647-747-210800-
/O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-250823T0800Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250822T0000Z/
Coastal Volusia-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
146 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 10
  feet in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern
  Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and
  Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday
  night. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing
localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions.
Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking
waves and dangerous surf conditions.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and
piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. 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.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1055 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025

FLZ124-125-138-233-333-GAZ154-166-210300-
/O.NEW.KJAX.CF.Y.0001.250820T2100Z-250821T0300Z/
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-250823T0000Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250822T0600Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal Flagler-
Northeast Coastal St. Johns-Southeast Coastal St. Johns-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
1055 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TO 11 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 9 feet,
  as high as 11 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor
  coastal flooding expected around the evening high tide.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday evening.
  For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Friday. For the
  Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM to 11 PM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated
  road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing
  conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep
  even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
819 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025

FLZ168-201700-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-250823T2200Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0003.250820T1900Z-250823T1600Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
819 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM WEDNESDAY TO
NOON EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 1 to 7
  feet expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday
  afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from 3 PM Wednesday to
  noon EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

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