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Florida Coastal Flood Warning: High Surf Before Clocks Fall Back Nov 1
Jacksonville, FL – Northeast Florida faces several days of dangerous coastal conditions, with a coastal flood warning, high surf advisory and high rip current risk in effect as strong northeasterly wi
By Owen Prescott · 2026-10-26T08:11:18.650Z
Jacksonville, FL – Northeast Florida faces several days of dangerous coastal conditions, with a coastal flood warning, high surf advisory and high rip current risk in effect as strong northeasterly winds push water toward the shoreline. The hazards arrive ahead of a breezy Halloween weekend and Sunday's daylight saving time change on November 1.
According to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville, a coastal flood warning remains in effect until 2 a.m. Thursday, October 29, for northeast Florida beaches and affected coastal communities. Moderate to potentially major flooding is possible around high tide, threatening low lying roads, businesses, homes and critical infrastructure.
The warning covers coastal Nassau, Duval, Flagler and St. Johns counties, with additional coastal flood concerns extending through the Intracoastal Waterway and St. Johns River basin. Forecasters warn that some roads may become impassable, while shoreline erosion could develop as persistent winds and elevated water levels affect vulnerable areas.
A high surf advisory remains in effect until 8 a.m. Wednesday, October 28, with breaking waves reaching approximately 8 to 10 feet. Dangerous surf and localized beach erosion are possible, particularly along exposed Atlantic beaches.
The National Weather Service also identifies a high rip current risk through late Wednesday night. Rip currents can carry swimmers away from shore into deeper water, even when conditions appear manageable from the beach. Officials urge inexperienced swimmers to remain out of the water and advise beachgoers to avoid dangerous surf.
Across Jacksonville, Monday, October 26, brings mostly sunny skies with a high near 73 degrees. However, northeast winds around 18 mph could produce gusts reaching 29 mph, maintaining breezy conditions well inland from the beaches.
Tuesday turns warmer, with temperatures reaching approximately 78 degrees. Northeasterly winds of 14 to 20 mph could gust as high as 28 mph, while Wednesday remains windy with highs near 77 degrees.
By Thursday, a 30% chance of showers enters the forecast as temperatures reach approximately 78 degrees. Windy conditions are expected to continue, although the coastal flood warning is currently scheduled to expire early Thursday morning.
Friday brings a 20% chance of showers and highs near 77 degrees. Halloween arrives Saturday, October 31, with partly sunny skies, breezy conditions and a 30% chance of showers. Temperatures could reach 79 degrees before falling into the mid 60s overnight.
Sunday, November 1, brings another 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with highs near 80 degrees. Before sunrise, daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. local time, when clocks move backward one hour to 1 a.m. as Florida returns to Eastern Standard Time.
Most smartphones will adjust automatically, although traditional clocks and appliances may require manual changes. Sunset will occur approximately one hour earlier by the clock, bringing darker evenings across Jacksonville.
For now, the most immediate concern remains dangerous coastal flooding, high surf and rip currents through the middle of the week. Residents near flood prone coastal roads should avoid driving through standing water and continue monitoring updated National Weather Service warnings.
Are you preparing for the coastal flooding this week, or making plans for Halloween and Sunday's clock change?
Jacksonville Five Day Weather Forecast Monday, October 26: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high near 73°F. Northeast winds around 18 mph, gusting to 29 mph. Partly cloudy Monday night, with a low near 64°F and gusts up to 23 mph.
Tuesday, October 27: Mostly sunny and windy, with a high near 78°F. Northeast winds 14 20 mph, gusting to 28 mph. Partly cloudy Tuesday night, with a low near 67°F and gusts up to 24 mph.
Wednesday, October 28: Mostly sunny and windy, with a high near 77°F. Partly cloudy and windy Wednesday night, with a low around 71°F. High surf and rip current hazards continue into Wednesday.
Thursday, October 29: Partly sunny and windy, with a 30% chance of showers and a high near 78°F. Partly cloudy and breezy Thursday night, with a low around 68°F.
Friday, October 30: Partly sunny and breezy, with a 20% chance of showers and a high near 77°F. Partly cloudy Friday night, with a low around 68°F.
Saturday, October 31 — Halloween: Partly sunny and breezy, with a 30% chance of showers and a high near 79°F. Partly cloudy Saturday night, with a low around 66°F and a 30% chance of showers.
Sunday, November 1 — Daylight Saving Time Ends: Partly sunny, with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms and a high near 80°F. Clocks move backward one hour at 2 a.m. local time, returning to 1 a.m. as Eastern Standard Time begins. Jacksonville residents gain an extra hour overnight, while sunset occurs approximately one hour earlier by the clock.
November 2 8 NOAA Extended Outlook NOAA's Climate Prediction Center favors above normal temperatures across Jacksonville and much of northeast Florida during November 2 8, suggesting relatively warm conditions could continue into the first full week of November.
Precipitation probabilities across northeast Florida are closer to seasonal averages than in many other parts of the country. The outlook does not establish a specific heavy rainfall event or a continuation of the current coastal flood warning into November.
The agency's separate November 2 8 hazard outlooks identify slight risks of high winds, heavy precipitation and heavy mountain snow across portions of the western and central United States. Jacksonville is not included in those highlighted slight risk areas.
Although coastal flooding, high surf and dangerous rip currents are immediate concerns this week, those warnings should not be interpreted as confirmed hazards for November 2 8.
Residents should continue monitoring National Weather Service Jacksonville updates, particularly for coastal flood warning extensions, changing surf conditions and the potential for showers or thunderstorms heading into Sunday.