This morning in Orlando (Sunday, March 29, 2026), skies are clear, and temperatures are in the mid‑60s, but conditions along the coast are anything but calm. A Wind Advisory and High Surf Advisory are in effect, with gusty onshore winds and dangerous surf expected to affect beaches and boaters through the afternoon and into the night.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
East‑northeast winds around 15 mph with gusts to 30–40 mph are expected this afternoon, strongest near the immediate coast. Coastal segments of the Wind Advisory are chiefly in effect until 4 PM EDT on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Secure patio furniture and other loose items and use extra caution when driving high‑profile vehicles, since gusts can make bridges and overpasses tricky.
According to the National Weather Service in Melbourne, a Wind Advisory covers coastal and inland zones with gusts up to 40 mph.
Beaches, Boats and Rip Currents
Large breaking waves and a high rip‑current risk will make the ocean hazardous, with breakers of 7–12 feet in the surf zone and a high rip‑current risk from the morning into late Sunday night. Offshore areas have seen gale‑force gusts and seas building to 10–15 feet at times, and Small Craft Advisories are expected to linger through early week. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged…