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Melbourne, FL Weather Oct. 20-24: Dangerous Surf, Windy Weekend
Daytona Beach, FL – Dangerous ocean conditions are threatening Florida's Atlantic coastline Tuesday, October 20, with waves reaching 5 to 9 feet, a high risk of life threatening rip currents and hazar
By Owen Prescott · 2026-10-20T08:29:15.266Z
Daytona Beach, FL – Dangerous ocean conditions are threatening Florida's Atlantic coastline Tuesday, October 20, with waves reaching 5 to 9 feet, a high risk of life threatening rip currents and hazardous boating conditions extending from Flagler Beach south toward Jupiter Inlet.
According to the National Weather Service in Melbourne, a High Surf Advisory remains in effect through Tuesday night for Atlantic beaches along the Daytona, Space and Treasure coasts.
Surf heights of 5 to 9 feet are expected , creating dangerous conditions for swimmers and increasing the potential for moderate beach and dune erosion.
The advisory covers beaches in Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie and Martin counties, including Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Cocoa Beach, Melbourne Beach, Vero Beach and Fort Pierce.
Forecasters warn that a high risk of rip currents will affect all east central Florida beaches.
The Weather Service is urging beachgoers to stay out of the ocean , warning that powerful currents and breaking waves could create life threatening conditions.
High tides around 3 to 4 a.m. and p.m. may increase coastal impacts.
Offshore, a Small Craft Advisory highlights additional dangers for boaters.
Seas could reach 7 to 11 feet , with northeast winds of 15 to 20 knots and gusts around 25 knots across waters extending up to 60 nautical miles offshore.
Inexperienced mariners operating smaller vessels are advised to avoid navigating these conditions.
Meanwhile, inland communities including Orlando and Kissimmee should experience mostly dry weather Tuesday, with highs near 81 degrees.
Coastal winds are expected to remain breezy through Thursday before becoming stronger Friday and Saturday.
By Saturday, shower chances could increase to 70% around Daytona Beach and 60% near Melbourne and Fort Pierce.