Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
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FZUS52 KTAE 211722
SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1222 PM 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.
Based on communication with area beach officials, the following flags
are flying at area beaches:
Walton........................Yellow
Bay...........................Yellow
State Park Gulf Beaches.......Yellow
West Facing Gulf Beaches......Yellow
South Facing Gulf Beaches.....Yellow
Franklin......................Yellow
FLZ108-212115-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1122 AM CST Fri Nov 21 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........70 degrees.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
None.
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.......................West winds 10 to 15 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 10 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. East 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
$$
FLZ112-212115-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1122 AM CST Fri Nov 21 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........72 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:12 AM.
Sunset......................5:44 PM.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 08:45 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:13 AM.
Sunset......................5:44 PM.
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Partly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
FLZ114-212115-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
1222 PM EST Fri Nov 21 2025 /1122 AM CST Fri Nov 21 2025/
.REST OF 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...........70 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
None.
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.......................West winds 10 to 15 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 2 feet. 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
$$
FLZ115-212115-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
1222 PM EST Fri Nov 21 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........68 degrees.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:08 AM.
Sunset......................5:42 PM.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 11:27 AM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:09 AM.
Sunset......................5:42 PM.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
lower 70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$