Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Brunswick, GA
March 28, 2024 7:26 PM EDT (23:26 UTC) Change Location
Sunrise 7:17 AM Sunset 7:44 PM Moonrise 10:04 PM Moonset 7:56 AM |
AMZ450 Coastal Waters From Altamaha Sound To Fernandina Beach Fl Out 20 Nm- Coastal Waters From Fernandina Beach To St. Augustine Fl Out 20 Nm- Coastal Waters From St. Augustine To Flagler Beach Fl Out 20 Nm- 230 Pm Edt Thu Mar 28 2024
Tonight - North winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet with a dominant period 11 seconds. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop.
Friday - North winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northeast 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 feet with a dominant period 10 seconds. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop.
Friday night - Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 feet with a dominant period 10 seconds. Intracoastal waters light chop.
Saturday - Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 feet with a dominant period 10 seconds. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop.
Saturday night - South winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming southwest 5 to 10 knots after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 feet with a dominant period 10 seconds. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop.
Sunday - Southwest winds around 5 knots, becoming south 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet with a dominant period 10 seconds. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop.
Sunday night - South winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming southwest 5 to 10 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet with a dominant period 11 seconds. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop.
Monday - South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
Monday night - Southwest winds around 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
Tuesday - Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
Tuesday night - Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A slight chance of showers and Thunderstorms after midnight.
winds and waves higher in and near Thunderstorms.
winds and waves higher in and near Thunderstorms.
AMZ400 Synopsis For Altamaha Sound Ga To Flagler Beach Fl Out To 60 Nm- 230 Pm Edt Thu Mar 28 2024
Synopsis -
a wave of low pressure near the carolina coast today will move further away from our area Friday while high pressure builds in from the west. The pressure gradient between these features will keep winds in the caution range nearshore, and advisory level offshore through tonight. As the high builds over the waters Friday into the weekend, the gradient will substantially weaken, resulting in lighter winds and lower seas. Winds will become more southwesterly Sunday and Monday as the high moves east of the waters.
Gulf stream -
the approximate location of the west wall of the gulf stream as of mar 26, 2024 at 1200 utc - .
84 nautical miles east of flagler beach. 94 nautical miles east of saint augustine beach. 103 nautical miles east of jacksonville beach. 121 nautical miles east of st simons island.
this data courtesy of the naval oceanographic office.
a wave of low pressure near the carolina coast today will move further away from our area Friday while high pressure builds in from the west. The pressure gradient between these features will keep winds in the caution range nearshore, and advisory level offshore through tonight. As the high builds over the waters Friday into the weekend, the gradient will substantially weaken, resulting in lighter winds and lower seas. Winds will become more southwesterly Sunday and Monday as the high moves east of the waters.
the approximate location of the west wall of the gulf stream as of mar 26, 2024 at 1200 utc - .
84 nautical miles east of flagler beach. 94 nautical miles east of saint augustine beach. 103 nautical miles east of jacksonville beach. 121 nautical miles east of st simons island.
this data courtesy of the naval oceanographic office.
Area Discussion for - Jacksonville, FL
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FXUS62 KJAX 281814 AFDJAX
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 214 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024
New NEAR TERM, SHORT TERM, LONG TERM, MARINE
NEAR TERM
Issued at 147 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024
For the latest NE FL and SE GA Daily Key Messages please visit: https:// www.weather.gov/media/jax/briefings/nws-jax-briefing.pdf
As an upper trough passes over the region this afternoon, there is a slight chance for a shower to develop during the mid to late afternoon hours, with that chance ending in the evening as the system moves offshore.
Otherwise, the cloudiness over the eastern counties will gradually decrease during the remainder of the day, with mostly clear skies expected over the forecast area Tonight, as high pressure gradually builds toward the forecast area from the west. Winds will become light during the evening. Current low temperature forecast Tonight looks good, with mid 40s across inland se GA, 45-50 for inland ne FL, and lower 50s immediate coast.
SHORT TERM
(Friday through Sunday)
Issued at 147 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024
High pressure will settle overhead during the day on Friday. With subsidence under the high, clear skies are expected. Temperatures will be a little below normal though due to weak cold advection following Todays frontal passage. The coolest readings will be near the coast, due to flow across the relatively cooler coastal waters.
Water temps along the coast are still running in the 60s.
The high will build more toward the east southeast Friday night through Sunday, with ridging remaining across region. With the ridge more to the east southeast, the flow will come more from the southwest over the weekend. This flow will allow for more passing clouds, and moderating temperatures. After another below normal night Friday night, readings will be above normal for Saturday through Sunday.
LONG TERM
(Sunday night through next Thursday)
Issued at 147 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024
The high will slowly drift to the southeast through Tuesday, with ridge still extending over region. A cold front will approach from the northwest Tuesday, with clouds increasing ahead of it. Sunday night through Tuesday will remain dry with a gradual increase in cloud cover. Temperatures will continue to run above normal, with Tuesday being the warmest day with strong southwest flow keeping the sea breeze pinned offshore. A few locations over eastern portions of NE FL could touch 90 on Tuesday. Looking back, the last time JAX reached 90 was on 9/25/23. Had a pair of 88 degree days this month. So, if it makes it to 90 Tuesday, will be first time in over 6 months.
Current model timing brings the cold front into inland areas during the night Tuesday night, with precipitation chances extending across the forecast area. The front will then move southeast of area Wednesday afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to accompany the frontal passage. While much of the better support will be further north, closer to low center, can not rule out potential for strong to severe storms, especially if stronger upper waves pass through the base of accompanying upper trough. Wednesday will be a transition day as far as temperatures, as it may still be an above normal day depending on frontal timing, but will usher in a period of cooler than normal days.
High pressure will build to the northwest Wednesday night through Thursday, with the region drying out. Temperatures will trend a little below normal Thursday.
AVIATION
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1229 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024
Low CIGs gradually cleaering from W to E over the area. For 18z TAFs, indicate CIGs eroding away by 19z, thouh a few TAF sites could see that happen closer to 20z. After that, VFR expected with NW surface winds 10-15 kts occasionally gusting to 20 kts through the afternoon, becoming more northerly 5 kts late Tonight, and N to NE 10kts Friday.
MARINE
Issued at 147 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024
A wave of low pressure near the Carolina coast Today will move further away from our area Friday while high pressure builds in from the west.
The pressure gradient between these features will keep winds in the caution range nearshore, and advisory level offshore through Tonight.
As the high builds over the waters Friday into the Weekend, the gradient will substantially weaken, resulting in lighter winds and lower seas.
Winds will become more southwesterly Sunday and Monday as the high moves east of the waters.
Rip Currents: Moderate to High through this afternoon, Moderate Friday.
PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
AMG 44 72 45 77 / 0 0 0 0 SSI 50 67 50 74 / 10 0 0 0 JAX 47 71 45 79 / 10 0 0 0 SGJ 53 71 50 77 / 10 0 0 0 GNV 47 75 45 79 / 0 0 0 0 OCF 49 76 47 79 / 0 0 0 0
JAX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
FL...High Rip Current Risk until 8 PM EDT this evening for FLZ124-125- 133-138.
GA...None.
AM...Small Craft Advisory until 7 AM EDT Friday for AMZ470-472-474.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Jacksonville FL 214 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024
New NEAR TERM, SHORT TERM, LONG TERM, MARINE
NEAR TERM
Issued at 147 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024
For the latest NE FL and SE GA Daily Key Messages please visit: https:// www.weather.gov/media/jax/briefings/nws-jax-briefing.pdf
As an upper trough passes over the region this afternoon, there is a slight chance for a shower to develop during the mid to late afternoon hours, with that chance ending in the evening as the system moves offshore.
Otherwise, the cloudiness over the eastern counties will gradually decrease during the remainder of the day, with mostly clear skies expected over the forecast area Tonight, as high pressure gradually builds toward the forecast area from the west. Winds will become light during the evening. Current low temperature forecast Tonight looks good, with mid 40s across inland se GA, 45-50 for inland ne FL, and lower 50s immediate coast.
SHORT TERM
(Friday through Sunday)
Issued at 147 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024
High pressure will settle overhead during the day on Friday. With subsidence under the high, clear skies are expected. Temperatures will be a little below normal though due to weak cold advection following Todays frontal passage. The coolest readings will be near the coast, due to flow across the relatively cooler coastal waters.
Water temps along the coast are still running in the 60s.
The high will build more toward the east southeast Friday night through Sunday, with ridging remaining across region. With the ridge more to the east southeast, the flow will come more from the southwest over the weekend. This flow will allow for more passing clouds, and moderating temperatures. After another below normal night Friday night, readings will be above normal for Saturday through Sunday.
LONG TERM
(Sunday night through next Thursday)
Issued at 147 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024
The high will slowly drift to the southeast through Tuesday, with ridge still extending over region. A cold front will approach from the northwest Tuesday, with clouds increasing ahead of it. Sunday night through Tuesday will remain dry with a gradual increase in cloud cover. Temperatures will continue to run above normal, with Tuesday being the warmest day with strong southwest flow keeping the sea breeze pinned offshore. A few locations over eastern portions of NE FL could touch 90 on Tuesday. Looking back, the last time JAX reached 90 was on 9/25/23. Had a pair of 88 degree days this month. So, if it makes it to 90 Tuesday, will be first time in over 6 months.
Current model timing brings the cold front into inland areas during the night Tuesday night, with precipitation chances extending across the forecast area. The front will then move southeast of area Wednesday afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to accompany the frontal passage. While much of the better support will be further north, closer to low center, can not rule out potential for strong to severe storms, especially if stronger upper waves pass through the base of accompanying upper trough. Wednesday will be a transition day as far as temperatures, as it may still be an above normal day depending on frontal timing, but will usher in a period of cooler than normal days.
High pressure will build to the northwest Wednesday night through Thursday, with the region drying out. Temperatures will trend a little below normal Thursday.
AVIATION
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1229 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024
Low CIGs gradually cleaering from W to E over the area. For 18z TAFs, indicate CIGs eroding away by 19z, thouh a few TAF sites could see that happen closer to 20z. After that, VFR expected with NW surface winds 10-15 kts occasionally gusting to 20 kts through the afternoon, becoming more northerly 5 kts late Tonight, and N to NE 10kts Friday.
MARINE
Issued at 147 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024
A wave of low pressure near the Carolina coast Today will move further away from our area Friday while high pressure builds in from the west.
The pressure gradient between these features will keep winds in the caution range nearshore, and advisory level offshore through Tonight.
As the high builds over the waters Friday into the Weekend, the gradient will substantially weaken, resulting in lighter winds and lower seas.
Winds will become more southwesterly Sunday and Monday as the high moves east of the waters.
Rip Currents: Moderate to High through this afternoon, Moderate Friday.
PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
AMG 44 72 45 77 / 0 0 0 0 SSI 50 67 50 74 / 10 0 0 0 JAX 47 71 45 79 / 10 0 0 0 SGJ 53 71 50 77 / 10 0 0 0 GNV 47 75 45 79 / 0 0 0 0 OCF 49 76 47 79 / 0 0 0 0
JAX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
FL...High Rip Current Risk until 8 PM EDT this evening for FLZ124-125- 133-138.
GA...None.
AM...Small Craft Advisory until 7 AM EDT Friday for AMZ470-472-474.
Stations | Dist | Age | Wind | Air Temp | Water Temp | Waves | inHg | DewPt |
SAXG1 - Sapelo Island Reserve, GA | 23 mi | 86 min | NNW 6 | 68°F | 29.92 | 62°F | ||
KBMG1 | 25 mi | 56 min | 59°F | 29.95 | ||||
41112 - Offshore Fernandina Beach, FL (132) | 32 mi | 146 min | 65°F | 64°F | 3 ft | |||
FRDF1 - 8720030 - Fernandina Beach, FL | 32 mi | 56 min | NNW 8.9G | 63°F | 68°F | 29.96 | ||
41008 - GRAYS REEF - 40 NM Southeast of Savannah, GA | 39 mi | 36 min | N 9.7G | 64°F | 63°F | 3 ft | 29.95 | 60°F |
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Airport Reports
EDIT (hide/show)  Help Click EDIT to display multiple airports. Follow links for more data.Airport | Dist | Age | Wind kt | Vis | Sky | Weather | Temp | DewPt | RH | inHg |
KSSI ST SIMONS ISLAND,GA | 7 sm | 11 min | NNW 04 | 10 sm | Clear | 68°F | 59°F | 73% | 29.95 | |
KBQK BRUNSWICK GOLDEN ISLES,GA | 9 sm | 11 min | NNW 03 | 7 sm | Mostly Cloudy | 68°F | 57°F | 68% | 29.96 |
Brunswick
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Thu -- 05:47 AM EDT 0.26 feet Low Tide
Thu -- 07:19 AM EDT Sunrise
Thu -- 08:56 AM EDT Moonset
Thu -- 11:40 AM EDT 6.77 feet High Tide
Thu -- 05:44 PM EDT 0.33 feet Low Tide
Thu -- 07:43 PM EDT Sunset
Thu -- 11:04 PM EDT Moonrise
Thu -- 11:55 PM EDT 7.39 feet High Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Thu -- 05:47 AM EDT 0.26 feet Low Tide
Thu -- 07:19 AM EDT Sunrise
Thu -- 08:56 AM EDT Moonset
Thu -- 11:40 AM EDT 6.77 feet High Tide
Thu -- 05:44 PM EDT 0.33 feet Low Tide
Thu -- 07:43 PM EDT Sunset
Thu -- 11:04 PM EDT Moonrise
Thu -- 11:55 PM EDT 7.39 feet High Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Brunswick, East River, Georgia, Tide feet
12 am |
7.3 |
1 am |
6.5 |
2 am |
5.2 |
3 am |
3.5 |
4 am |
1.8 |
5 am |
0.6 |
6 am |
0.3 |
7 am |
1 |
8 am |
2.6 |
9 am |
4.3 |
10 am |
5.8 |
11 am |
6.6 |
12 pm |
6.7 |
1 pm |
6.1 |
2 pm |
4.8 |
3 pm |
3.3 |
4 pm |
1.7 |
5 pm |
0.6 |
6 pm |
0.4 |
7 pm |
1.1 |
8 pm |
2.7 |
9 pm |
4.6 |
10 pm |
6.2 |
11 pm |
7.1 |
Buffalo River entrance
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Thu -- 12:01 AM EDT 8.26 feet High Tide
Thu -- 05:54 AM EDT 0.28 feet Low Tide
Thu -- 07:19 AM EDT Sunrise
Thu -- 08:56 AM EDT Moonset
Thu -- 12:18 PM EDT 7.48 feet High Tide
Thu -- 05:51 PM EDT 0.36 feet Low Tide
Thu -- 07:43 PM EDT Sunset
Thu -- 11:04 PM EDT Moonrise
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Thu -- 12:01 AM EDT 8.26 feet High Tide
Thu -- 05:54 AM EDT 0.28 feet Low Tide
Thu -- 07:19 AM EDT Sunrise
Thu -- 08:56 AM EDT Moonset
Thu -- 12:18 PM EDT 7.48 feet High Tide
Thu -- 05:51 PM EDT 0.36 feet Low Tide
Thu -- 07:43 PM EDT Sunset
Thu -- 11:04 PM EDT Moonrise
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Buffalo River entrance, Turtle River, Georgia, Tide feet
12 am |
8.3 |
1 am |
7.8 |
2 am |
6.4 |
3 am |
4.6 |
4 am |
2.5 |
5 am |
0.9 |
6 am |
0.3 |
7 am |
0.9 |
8 am |
2.3 |
9 am |
4.1 |
10 am |
5.7 |
11 am |
6.9 |
12 pm |
7.4 |
1 pm |
7.2 |
2 pm |
6.1 |
3 pm |
4.3 |
4 pm |
2.4 |
5 pm |
0.9 |
6 pm |
0.4 |
7 pm |
1 |
8 pm |
2.5 |
9 pm |
4.3 |
10 pm |
6.1 |
11 pm |
7.4 |
Jacksonville, FL,
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