Rip Current — Coastal St. Johns, Florida

2023-04-06 · Coastal St. Johns, Florida

Event narrative

Two swimmers were in distress about 1 mile south of St. Augustine Beach near the A Street beach access location. One swimmer was rescued by surfers. The 2nd victim become submerged. Surf heights were 1-2 feet. A moderately strong rip current was observed about 100 yards near where the persons entered the water. The victims were not good swimmers and were not from the local area. The time of the incident was approximated based on media video.

Wider weather episode

South-southeast winds and 1 ft swells with around 13 second periods with wind waves of 1-2 ft created a low-end moderate rip current risk at local beaches.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1084594. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.