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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
226 AM EST Sun Nov 29 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK AT WALTON, BAY, AND GULF COUNTY BEACHES
TODAY...

.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...

Conditions will deteriorate through the day today as low pressure
develops to the west and rain and thunderstorms become increasing
likely. South winds will increase and drive up surf heights of 2 to 3
feet with a high risk of rip currents.

FLZ108-292115-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
126 AM CST Sun Nov 29 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........70 degrees.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Panama City..............Low at 06:16 AM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:23 AM.
Sunset......................5:44 PM.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................4 to 5 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Panama City..............Low at 07:00 AM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:23 AM.
Sunset......................5:44 PM.

.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 1 foot or less. Sunny.
Patchy fog. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. East 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

$$

FLZ112-292115-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
226 AM EST Sun Nov 29 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................1 to 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........70 degrees.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a chance of
                            thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
   Panama City..............Low at 06:16 AM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:20 AM.
Sunset......................5:42 PM.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................5 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Panama City..............Low at 07:00 AM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:21 AM.
Sunset......................5:42 PM.

.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny.
Patchy fog. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper
50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds around 20 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
226 AM EST Sun Nov 29 2020 /126 AM CST Sun Nov 29 2020/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   W Facing Beaches.........High.
   S Facing Beaches.........High.
   State Park Beaches.......High.
Surf Height...
   W Facing Beaches.........1 foot or less.
   S Facing Beaches.........Around 1 foot.
   State Park Beaches.......1 foot or less.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........70 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Apalachicola.............Low at 09:46 AM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:18 AM.
Sunset......................5:42 PM.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk*...
   W Facing Beaches.........High.
   S Facing Beaches.........High.
   State Park Beaches.......High.
Surf Height...
   W Facing Beaches.........Around 4 feet.
   S Facing Beaches.........2 to 3 feet.
   State Park Beaches.......5 to 6 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Apalachicola.............Low at 10:19 AM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:18 AM.
Sunset......................5:42 PM.

.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Sunny.
Patchy fog. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs around
60. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds around 20 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
226 AM EST Sun Nov 29 2020

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........70 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
   Apalachicola.............Low at 09:46 AM EST.
                            High at 05:12 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:16 AM.
Sunset......................5:40 PM.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................2 to 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers likely and a
                            slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Apalachicola.............Low at 10:19 AM EST.
                            High at 05:55 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:17 AM.
Sunset......................5:40 PM.

.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height 1 foot or less. Sunny.
Patchy fog. Cooler. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds around
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly cloudy. A chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds around 20 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


$$