Station Name: ST. JOHNS RIVER NEAR SANFORD, FL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 16 feet

Nearest Address:
S Charles Richard Beall Blvd
DeBary, FL 32713
Volusia County

GPS Coordinates: 28.83804694, -81.3242323

Nearby Water Temperatures

Rip Current Statement issued March 13 at 1:15AM EDT until March 14 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 1:15 AM
Expires: Sat March 14, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Indian River, Saint Lucie, Martin, and Brevard Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Rip Current Statement issued March 13 at 2:23AM EDT until March 13 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 2:23 AM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.