Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued October 10 at 9:07AM CDT until October 10 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 10, 2026 - 7:07am
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 5
feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous
rip currents.
* WHERE...Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa
Coastal Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 3 PM CDT this
afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday
afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Instruction:
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 escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
Area Description:
Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Coastal; Okaloosa Coastal
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov