East Central Florida - Friday November 17, 2023: Conditions in the surf zone will remain dangerous with a High Surf Advisory remaining in effect until 4 a.m. Saturday. Expect large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet and beach erosion.
There is the potential for water runup to the dune line, along with minor to moderate beach erosion and coastal inundation, especially in vulnerable areas of Volusia and Martin counties.
HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM SATURDAY
- WHAT: Large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet in the surf zone.
- WHERE: Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties.
- WHEN: Until 4 AM EST Saturday.
- IMPACTS: Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT
- WHAT: Expect rough surf, a southward flowing current along the shore, and a moderate to high risk of life-threatening rip currents.
- WHERE: Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties.
- WHEN: Through late Friday night.
- IMPACTS: Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY in EFFECT Through 10 AM SATURDAY
- A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for all portions of the local central Florida Atlantic waters through 10 AM Saturday for seas of 9-14 feet.