Rip Current — Coastal Nassau, Florida

2023-07-01 · Coastal Nassau, Florida

Event narrative

The Fernandina Beach lifeguards reported 6 rip current rescues. Surf was 2-3 feet.

Wider weather episode

A high rip current risk was in effect for local beaches given onshore flow, elevated swell periods and surf in the 2-3 ft range.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1106244. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.