Rip Current Statement: Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Coastal; Okaloosa Coastal

Affected area: Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Coastal; Okaloosa Coastal

Severity: Moderate · Effective: June 18, 2026 12:42 am · Expires: June 18, 2026 8:30 am

* WHAT…For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7
feet expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE…Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa
Coastal Counties.

* WHEN…For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday
afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from midnight tonight
to 6 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS…Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Precautionary / preparedness actions

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don’t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

Source: NWS Mobile AL (U.S. National Weather Service). Always follow official guidance. weather.gov