Rip Current Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
256 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026
FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-200800-
/O.CON.KMLB.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-261020T0800Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-261020T0800Z/
Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
256 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7
to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint
Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern
Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Tuesday. For
the High Rip Current Risk, through late Monday night.
* 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.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
136 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026
FLZ172-190700-
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0008.261019T1800Z-261021T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0032.261018T0600Z-261023T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-
136 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM MONDAY TO 8 PM
EDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of
6 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Coastal Broward County.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from late tonight
through Thursday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 2
PM Monday to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
136 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026
FLZ168-190700-
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0008.261018T1200Z-261021T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0032.261018T0600Z-261023T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
136 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of
7 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from late tonight
through Thursday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8
AM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Wednesday.
* 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.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
100 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026
FLZ124-125-138-233-333-GAZ154-166-181915-
/O.EXT.KJAX.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-261020T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-261020T0600Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal Flagler-
Northeast Coastal St. Johns-Southeast Coastal St. Johns-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
100 AM EDT Sun Oct 18 2026
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up to
7 to 11 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents.
* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Tuesday. For
the High Rip Current Risk, through late Monday night.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
