Wednesday, April 1, 2026 - Jacksonville is starting the morning mostly clear and around 64°F (18°C) at Jacksonville Naval Air Station, with dewpoints in the low 60s and humidity close to maxed out. A warm, breezy afternoon is on tap, with a high near 81°F and east winds cranking up later in the day. Gusts could reach the mid 20s along the coast. A moderate rip current risk is posted for area beaches today, and that threat could climb later this weekend as winds and swell increase.
Foggy Mornings, Sunny Afternoons
Inland spots may see patchy to locally dense fog before mid morning, but the onshore breeze should sweep out low clouds by late morning, leaving filtered sunshine through the afternoon. Coastal neighborhoods run a few degrees cooler, while areas west of I-95 can push into the mid 80s later today. Forecasters call for patchy inland fog, highs in the low 80s, and gusty east winds this afternoon, according to NWS Jacksonville.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
By afternoon, east winds turn notably breezy, especially at the beaches, whipping up choppy surf and some blown sand along the dunes. Small craft operators should be ready for rougher nearshore conditions. Gusts into the mid 20s can turn those beach flags into more than background decor and make elaborate setups on the sand a bit of a project. For background on the recent surge of onshore winds and rough surf, see onshore winds and rough surf.
Weekend Outlook
Warm, humid air builds into the weekend, with inland highs climbing into the mid 80s and a possible top reading near 87°F on Sunday. Afternoon showers and scattered thunderstorms become more likely from Sunday into Monday. Rip current risk may ramp up to high at northeast Florida beaches Friday through Sunday as winds and swell increase, according to NWS Jacksonville. If you are planning time outside, the morning hours look like your best bet for calmer beach conditions, and it is worth checking the latest marine and beach updates before heading offshore.
