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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
215 AM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024

.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...

The rip current risk will increase this weekend as east to southeast
winds increase with building surf. While a moderate risk is forecast
today with surf heights of 1 to 2 feet, the surf heights will likely
increase into the 2 to 4 feet range this weekend with a high risk
expected across all area beaches for Saturday and Sunday.

FLZ108-270700-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
115 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........73 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Panama City..............High at 11:07 AM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:06 AM.
Sunset......................8:19 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Panama City..............High at 11:55 AM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:05 AM.
Sunset......................8:20 PM.

.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 5 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 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

$$

FLZ112-270700-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
115 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........73 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Panama City..............High at 11:07 AM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:04 AM.
Sunset......................8:17 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Panama City..............High at 11:55 AM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:03 AM.
Sunset......................8:17 PM.

.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 5 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 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

$$

FLZ114-270700-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
215 AM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024 /115 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024/

.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.
Water Temperature...........72 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Apalachicola.............High at 08:10 AM EDT.
                            Low at 11:43 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:35 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:03 AM.
Sunset......................8:15 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk...
   W Facing Beaches.........High.
   S Facing Beaches.........High.
   State Park Beaches.......High.
Surf Height...
   W Facing Beaches.........Around 2 feet.
   S Facing Beaches.........Around 3 feet.
   State Park Beaches.......Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Apalachicola.............High at 09:26 AM EDT.
                            Low at 12:24 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:02 AM.
Sunset......................8:15 PM.

.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 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

$$

FLZ115-270700-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
215 AM EDT Fri Apr 26 2024

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........71 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
   Apalachicola.............High at 08:10 AM EDT.
                            Low at 11:43 AM EDT.
                            High at 04:35 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:01 AM.
Sunset......................8:13 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Apalachicola.............High at 09:26 AM EDT.
                            Low at 12:24 PM EDT.
                            High at 05:12 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:00 AM.
Sunset......................8:14 PM.

.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 4 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. East winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 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


$$


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