Rip Current — Coastal Nassau, Florida

2019-04-13 · Coastal Nassau, Florida

Event narrative

Three swimmers were rescued from rip currents by Fernandina Beach Ocean Rescue at Peter's Point. One swell was rescued about 300 yards away from the shoreline.

Wider weather episode

Onshore flow and a long period ground swell created a moderate risk of rip currents at local beaches.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 813628. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.