Florida Minor High Surf Advisory | Effective 10/20/2026 18:52

Headline: 
High Surf Advisory issued October 20 at 9:52PM EDT until October 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event: 
High Surf Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 20, 2026 - 6:52pm
Expires: 
October 21, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday evening. For the Coastal Flood Statement, from 3 AM EDT Wednesday through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding is expected around high tide.
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: 
Coastal Palm Beach County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Miami FL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov