Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
770
FZUS52 KTAE 090551
SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1251 AM EST Sun Nov 9 2025
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
A strong front will move across coastal sections today from west to
east. Behind the front, strong northwest winds will take hold ushering
in a colder and drier airmass. A High Risk for currents is expected at
west facing Gulf county beaches and St Joseph State Park, while a
moderate risk of rip currents is expected at the other local beaches.
The coldest air of the season thus far arrives through midweek then a
gradual warming trend towards next weekend. A moderate to high risk
of rip currents will continue through Tuesday then a primarily
moderate risk towards late week.
FLZ108-092115-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1151 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........72 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 10:59 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:05 AM.
Sunset......................5:52 PM.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northwest winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 11:56 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:05 AM.
Sunset......................5:52 PM.
.VETERANS DAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around
1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny, warmer. Highs in the
upper 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Northwest winds around 5 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
$$
FLZ112-092115-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1151 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........74 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph, increasing to
around 20 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 10:59 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:02 AM.
Sunset......................5:51 PM.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northwest winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 11:56 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:03 AM.
Sunset......................5:50 PM.
.VETERANS DAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around
2 feet. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
FLZ114-092115-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
1251 AM EST Sun Nov 9 2025 /1151 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025/
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ THIS
MORNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........High.
S Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
State Park Beaches.......High.
Surf Height...
W Facing Beaches.........Around 2 feet.
S Facing Beaches.........Around 1 foot.
State Park Beaches.......Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........72 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 01:16 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:00 AM.
Sunset......................5:50 PM.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........High.
S Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
State Park Beaches.......High.
Surf Height...
W Facing Beaches.........Around 5 feet.
S Facing Beaches.........Around 1 foot.
State Park Beaches.......Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Windy. Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 02:21 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:01 AM.
Sunset......................5:49 PM.
.VETERANS DAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 3 feet.
Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. North winds around 5 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
$$
FLZ115-092115-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
1251 AM EST Sun Nov 9 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........71 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 01:16 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................6:58 AM.
Sunset......................5:48 PM.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 02:21 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................6:59 AM.
Sunset......................5:47 PM.
.VETERANS DAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around
1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$