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Rip Currents, Rough Surf For North Florida

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, Florida – The in has issued a forecast for predicting mostly sunny conditions through Thursday, with breezy onshore winds and a high rip current risk at area beaches continuing through Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

National Service Jacksonville High Rip Current Risk for Beaches

According to NWS Jacksonville, breezy northeasterly winds will maintain a high rip current risk on Tuesday and Wednesday at the southeast Georgia and northeast Florida beaches. Rough surf with 4-6 foot breakers is expected today. No active severe weather watches or warnings at this time, but swimmers should exercise caution. Additionally, there is a 70% chance of tropical cyclone development in the eastern Atlantic late this week into the weekend, though no local impacts are anticipated at this time.

No significant precipitation is expected through Thursday, with sunny skies prevailing. However, monitor for potential isolated showers starting Friday.

Weather hazards to watch for:

  • High rip currents, dangerous for all levels of swimmers, especially at northeast FL beaches.
  • Breezy winds with gusts up to 20 mph.
  • Rough surf with 4-6 foot breakers.

The greatest risk today is for high rip currents along the coast. No significant rainfall is expected, with precipitation chances increasing to 20-30% by Friday through the weekend.

North Florida areas at risk for rip currents include:

  • Jacksonville Beach
  • Saint Augustine
  • Palm Coast

Additionally, locals and visitors should follow beach patrol guidance and flags. If in doubt, don’t go out! Always swim near lifeguards. Turn Around Don’t Drown does not apply today as no flooding is expected.

National Weather Service Jacksonville Weather Radar for North Florida.

Jacksonville Weather Forecast

Today (Wednesday) Sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 72. East wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light northeast after midnight.

Thursday Sunny, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Gusts as high as 16 mph.

Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 74. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

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