High Surf — Coastal Duval, Florida

2016-10-15 · Coastal Duval, Florida

Event narrative

A 38 year old male tourist drowned while swimming in rough surf near 11th Street in Atlantic Beach. Surf heights of 3-5 ft were forecast as well as a high risk of rip currents.

Wider weather episode

Strong onshore flow and rough surf created dangerous nearshore water conditions. A high risk of rip currents was in effect.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 660858. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.