Dangerous rip currents along Flagler, St. Johns and Nassau beaches
The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a Rip Current Statement for the coasts of Flagler, St. Johns and Nassau counties, in effect until 4 a.m. EST on Nov. 5, 2026.
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The National Weather Service (NWS) in Jacksonville issued a Rip Current Statement at 1:38 a.m. EST on Nov. 4, 2026. The statement is in effect until 4 a.m. EST on Nov. 5, 2026, according to the NWS alert for Flagler County.
The alert warns of dangerous rip currents along the coasts of Nassau, Flagler, northeast St. Johns and southeast St. Johns counties. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
The NWS recommends the following:
- Swim near a lifeguard.
- If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Do not 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.
Source: NWS alert for Flagler County, as of Nov. 4, 2026.