Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
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FZUS52 KTAE 070559
SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1259 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
Today, a Gulf low is expected to lead to a sufficient component of
onshore swell for a high risk of rip currents along the Franklin
County beaches. On Monday, brisk northwest winds are expected to lead
to a more favorable wave setup for medium chance of a high risk of
rip currents along the West-facing Gulf County beaches. Otherwise, a
moderate risk of rip currents is outlooked for the Gulf beaches
through Thursday.
FLZ108-072115-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1159 PM CST Sat Dec 6 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........62 degrees.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 09:48 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:28 AM.
Sunset......................5:44 PM.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 5 PM, then 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...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...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
$$
FLZ112-072115-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1159 PM CST Sat Dec 6 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........64 degrees.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 09:48 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:25 AM.
Sunset......................5:42 PM.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 10:34 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:26 AM.
Sunset......................5:43 PM.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
South winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
FLZ114-072115-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
1259 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025 /1159 PM CST Sat Dec 6 2025/
.TODAY...
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 1 foot.
State Park Beaches.......Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........63 degrees.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 12:17 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:23 AM.
Sunset......................5:42 PM.
.MONDAY...
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.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 2 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...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet.
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs around
70. 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
$$
FLZ115-072115-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
1259 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........62 degrees.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 12:17 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:21 AM.
Sunset......................5:40 PM.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 3 PM, then mostly
sunny. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 01:05 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:22 AM.
Sunset......................5:40 PM.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet.
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. South winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$