Alabama, Florida Moderate High Surf Warning | Effective 07/23/2026 08:06

Headline: 
High Surf Warning issued July 23 at 10:06AM CDT until July 23 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event: 
High Surf Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 23, 2026 - 8:06am
Expires: 
July 23, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 3 PM CDT this afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Instruction: 
Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. 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.
Area Description: 
Mobile Coastal; Baldwin Coastal; Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Coastal; Okaloosa Coastal
Forcast Office: 
NWS Mobile AL