Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
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FZUS52 KTAE 080558
SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1258 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
Brisk northwest winds are expected to lead to a more favorable wave
setup by late this morning for a high risk of rip currents along the
West-facing Gulf County beaches, where a rip current statement is in
effect beginning around sunrise. Otherwise, a moderate rip current
risk is outlooked for the Gulf beaches through Thursday. The Only
exception is a low probability of a high rip current risk Wednesday
along the Emerald Coast and West-facing Gulf County beaches, if the
onshore flow increases enough.
FLZ108-082115-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1158 PM CST Sun Dec 7 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........62 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 10 AM, then mostly
sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 10:34 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:28 AM.
Sunset......................5:44 PM.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 11:11 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:29 AM.
Sunset......................5:44 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet.
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. West 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
$$
FLZ112-082115-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1158 PM CST Sun Dec 7 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........65 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 10 AM, then mostly
sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 10:34 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:26 AM.
Sunset......................5:43 PM.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph,
diminishing to around 5 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 11:11 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:27 AM.
Sunset......................5:43 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet.
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
FLZ114-082115-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
1258 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025 /1158 PM CST Sun Dec 7 2025/
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
S Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
State Park Beaches.......High.
Surf Height...
W Facing Beaches.........Around 2 feet.
S Facing Beaches.........Around 2 feet.
State Park Beaches.......Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........63 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 12 PM, then mostly
sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 01:05 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:23 AM.
Sunset......................5:42 PM.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
S Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
State Park Beaches.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
W Facing Beaches.........Around 1 foot.
S Facing Beaches.........Around 2 feet.
State Park Beaches.......Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 01:51 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:24 AM.
Sunset......................5:42 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet.
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. South 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
$$
FLZ115-082115-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
1258 AM EST Mon Dec 8 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........62 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly
sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 01:05 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:22 AM.
Sunset......................5:40 PM.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 01:51 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:23 AM.
Sunset......................5:40 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$