Update: High surf advisory affecting Emerald Coast until 2 a.m. Sunday

Published Mar 30, 2025

At 10:54 p.m. on Saturday, the National Weather Service released an updated high surf advisory in effect until Sunday at 2 a.m. The advisory is for Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal.

The NWS states to expect, “Large breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet in the surf zone.”

“Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water,” explains the NWS. “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: The National Weather Service

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