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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
426 AM EST Fri Nov 21 2025

.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...

A light south to southeast wind will make for a moderate risk of rip
currents at all local beaches today. An increase in southerly flow
ahead of an approaching cold front pushes surf heights to 2 ft, which
suggests a high risk for most area beaches beginning on Saturday.

FLZ108-211815-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
326 AM CST Fri Nov 21 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........70 degrees.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Panama City..............Low at 07:58 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:14 AM.
Sunset......................5:46 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Panama City..............Low at 08:45 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:15 AM.
Sunset......................5:46 PM.

.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 15 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae

$$

FLZ112-211815-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
326 AM CST Fri Nov 21 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........72 degrees.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy dense fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Panama City..............Low at 07:58 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:12 AM.
Sunset......................5:44 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Panama City..............Low at 08:45 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:13 AM.
Sunset......................5:44 PM.

.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 15 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae

$$

FLZ114-211815-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
426 AM EST Fri Nov 21 2025 /326 AM CST Fri Nov 21 2025/

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk...
   W Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
   S Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
   State Park Beaches.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
   W Facing Beaches.........1 foot or less.
   S Facing Beaches.........Around 1 foot.
   State Park Beaches.......Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........71 degrees.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy dense fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Apalachicola.............Low at 10:53 AM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:10 AM.
Sunset......................5:44 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk...
   W Facing Beaches.........High.
   S Facing Beaches.........High.
   State Park Beaches.......High.
Surf Height...
   W Facing Beaches.........Around 1 foot.
   S Facing Beaches.........Around 2 feet.
   State Park Beaches.......Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Apalachicola.............Low at 11:27 AM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:10 AM.
Sunset......................5:43 PM.

.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. East winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Partly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southeast winds around 15 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae

$$

FLZ115-211815-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
426 AM EST Fri Nov 21 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........71 degrees.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy dense fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
   Apalachicola.............Low at 10:53 AM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:08 AM.
Sunset......................5:42 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
   Apalachicola.............Low at 11:27 AM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:09 AM.
Sunset......................5:42 PM.

.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.

&&

Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.

** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae


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