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High Surf Advisory issued October 31 at 2:34AM EDT until November 1 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL

Published October 31, 2026 2:36 am • Updated October 31, 2026 2:36 am • Florida

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood…

* WHAT…For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE…Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN…For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 AM EDT Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EDT Sunday. * 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.

Official safety instructions

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. 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…

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