Rip Current Statement
Duval, Flagler, Nassau and St. Johns counties, FL; Camden and Glynn counties, GA · from Mon 7:00 AM EST
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 Nassau; Coastal Duval; Coastal Flagler; Northeast Coastal St. Johns; Southeast Coastal St. Johns
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches.
* WHEN...From Monday morning through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Coastal Glynn; Coastal Camden
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.
* WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
What to do during a Rip Current Statement
- 1Stay out of the waterEven strong swimmers can be pulled away.
- 2If a rip current pulls youDon’t fight it. Swim parallel to the shore, then back in, or float and wave for help.
- 3Stay off rocks and jettiesLarge waves can sweep people away.
Watch vs. Warning
Rip Current Statement questions
What is a rip current?
A narrow, fast channel of water flowing away from the shore.