National Weather ServiceFloridaHigh Surf AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
High Surf Advisories in Florida
The National Weather Service issued 43 high surf advisories for Florida in 2025 and 40 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 1st most of any state. 2026 through September: 25, in line with the average of 25 for those months in 2008-2025. Pinellas was covered most often (140 times since 2008).
How many high surf advisories does Florida get?
Every high surf advisory that covered part of Florida. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 25 |
| 2025 | 43 |
| 2024 | 79 |
| 2023 | 54 |
| 2022 | 42 |
| 2021 | 42 |
| 2020 | 55 |
| 2019 | 55 |
| 2018 | 46 |
| 2017 | 40 |
| 2016 | 30 |
| 2015 | 28 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2013 | 33 |
| 2012 | 32 |
| 2011 | 32 |
| 2010 | 27 |
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2008 | 35 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Florida get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Florida?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinellas | 140 | 16 | January 31, 2026 |
| Escambia Coastal | 118 | 47 | June 18, 2026 |
| Okaloosa Coastal | 118 | 47 | June 18, 2026 |
| Santa Rosa Coastal | 118 | 47 | June 18, 2026 |
| Coastal Bay | 113 | 27 | July 21, 2026 |
| South Walton | 109 | 27 | July 21, 2026 |
| Coastal Gulf | 89 | 23 | July 21, 2026 |
| Coastal Manatee | 87 | 16 | January 31, 2026 |
| Coastal Sarasota | 87 | 16 | January 31, 2026 |
| Coastal Palm Beach County | 86 | 35 | September 25, 2026 |
| Coastal Charlotte | 85 | 15 | January 31, 2026 |
| Coastal Lee | 85 | 15 | January 31, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a high surf advisory?
A high surf advisory means large, dangerous breaking waves and strong currents along the shore. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in Florida.