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High Surf Warning issued October 9 at 1:18PM CDT until October 11 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

Published October 9, 2026 2:19 pm • Updated October 9, 2026 2:19 pm • Florida

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves in the surf zone builds to 10 to 15 feet over the Alabama beaches and 20 to 25 feet over the…

* WHAT…For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves in the surf zone builds to 10 to 15 feet over the Alabama beaches and 20 to 25 feet over the northwest Florida beaches through tonight. Surf begins to abate Saturday morning but still will be elevated. * WHERE…In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN…For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday afternoon. For the High Surf Warning, until midnight CDT Saturday night. * IMPACTS…Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected.…

Official safety instructions

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure.

National Weather Service: View official alert and latest details.