Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
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FZUS52 KTAE 291726
SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1226 PM EST Sat Nov 29 2025
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
Easterly winds today are resulting in surf heights up to 2 feet
along the Franklin County beaches where yellow flags are flying.
A high risk is possible on Sunday across Franklin county beaches
as surf heights increase a bit more. Elsewhere, a high risk of
rip currents is likely on late Monday into Tuesday as a strong
cold front moves through.
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
FLZ108-292115-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1126 AM CST Sat Nov 29 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........66 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 11:18 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:21 AM.
Sunset......................5:44 PM.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 07:17 AM CST.
Low at 09:48 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:22 AM.
Sunset......................5:44 PM.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs around 70. East winds
around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely.
Highs in the lower 70s. West winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Cooler. Highs
around 60. North 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
$$
FLZ112-292115-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1126 AM CST Sat Nov 29 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........68 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 11:18 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:19 AM.
Sunset......................5:43 PM.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 07:17 AM CST.
Low at 09:48 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:19 AM.
Sunset......................5:42 PM.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. East
winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs in
the lower 70s. Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Cooler. Highs
in the lower 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
FLZ114-292115-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
1226 PM EST Sat Nov 29 2025 /1126 AM CST Sat Nov 29 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 2 feet
State Park Beaches.......Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........63 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 04:45 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:16 AM.
Sunset......................5:42 PM.
.SUNDAY...
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.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 06:12 AM EST.
High at 12:11 PM EST.
Low at 05:45 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:17 AM.
Sunset......................5:42 PM.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. East
winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs in
the lower 70s. Breezy. West winds around 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Cooler. Highs
in the lower 60s. North 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
$$
FLZ115-292115-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
1226 PM EST Sat Nov 29 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........58 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 04:45 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:15 AM.
Sunset......................5:40 PM.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 06:12 AM EST.
High at 12:11 PM EST.
Low at 05:45 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:15 AM.
Sunset......................5:40 PM.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers. Highs around 70. East winds
around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly cloudy. Showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest
winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Cooler. Highs
in the lower 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$