Florida Moderate Rip Current Statement | Effective 07/26/2026 23:59

Headline: 
Rip Current Statement issued July 27 at 2:59AM EDT until July 28 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event: 
Rip Current Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 26, 2026 - 11:59pm
Expires: 
July 28, 2026 - 2:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Walton, Bay, and Gulf County Beaches. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf heights 2 to 3 feet.
Instruction: 
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: 
South Walton; Coastal Bay; Coastal Gulf
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tallahassee FL