Jacksonville is starting Wednesday cool and clear, with temperatures near 51 degrees early and a sunny afternoon high near 77. Breezy northeasterly onshore winds are expected, while the bigger concern remains along the coast, where dangerous rip currents and tidal flooding are still in play.
Sunny Wednesday, Cooler Thursday
Wednesday night will stay clear, with lows similar to Wednesday morning. Thursday looks much the same, bringing sunshine, a high near 75 and a low around 58.
Friday will remain sunny and mild, but northeast winds of 8 to 17 mph, with gusts to 25 mph, are expected. A slight chance of showers arrives after 2 a.m. Friday night, with a 20% chance of rain.
Beach Hazards Remain The Bigger Story
The National Weather Service Jacksonville says a high risk of rip currents continues through late Thursday night for coastal Duval County and nearby St. Johns County. Anyone entering the surf should stay near a lifeguard, and swimmers caught in a rip current should float, avoid fighting the current and move parallel to shore when possible, according to the National Weather Service.
Minor tidal flooding is also continuing in portions of the St. Johns River basin, with a coastal flood advisory covering some areas through 4 p.m. EDT Thursday, October 22, 2026. Beach erosion and rough surf may become more noticeable again as onshore winds strengthen later in the week.
Saturday Brings Showers And Thunderstorms
The forecast takes a wetter turn Saturday, when showers are likely and the high is near 73. Windy conditions are expected, and showers are likely again Saturday night.
Sunday keeps the unsettled pattern going with a 40% chance of showers, a high near 73 and windy conditions. The weekend outlook is a substantive shift from Tuesday's mostly sunny coastal forecast, with Hoodline's earlier update now followed by a stronger warning for high surf, rip currents and possible moderate tidal flooding.
