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SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1131 AM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
Westerly onshore winds around 15 mph at Bay and Gulf county beaches
will lead to a high risk of rip currents this afternoon and evening.
A moderate risk of rip currents exists for Walton and Franklin county
beaches today.
Based on communication with area beach officials, the following flags
are flying at area beaches:
Walton........................Yellow
Bay...........................Red
State Park Gulf Beaches.......Double Red
West Facing Gulf Beaches......Red
South Facing Gulf Beaches.....Yellow
Franklin......................Yellow
FLZ108-160145-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1031 AM CDT Tue Apr 15 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........71 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:17 AM.
Sunset......................8:12 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph, becoming
north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 11:38 AM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:16 AM.
Sunset......................8:13 PM.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly 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
$$
FLZ112-160145-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1031 AM CDT Tue Apr 15 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........70 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:15 AM.
Sunset......................8:10 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph, becoming
north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 11:38 AM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:14 AM.
Sunset......................8:11 PM.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
FLZ114-160145-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
1131 AM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025 /1031 AM CDT Tue Apr 15 2025/
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.REST OF 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**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........69 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 11:37 AM EDT.
High at 04:40 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:14 AM.
Sunset......................8:08 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
S Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
State Park Beaches.......High.
Surf Height...
W Facing Beaches.........Around 1 foot.
S Facing Beaches.........Around 1 foot.
State Park Beaches.......Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph, becoming
north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 08:29 AM EDT.
Low at 12:14 PM EDT.
High at 05:08 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:13 AM.
Sunset......................8:09 PM.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southeast 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
$$
FLZ115-160145-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
1131 AM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........68 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 11:37 AM EDT.
High at 04:40 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:13 AM.
Sunset......................8:06 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph, becoming
east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 08:29 AM EDT.
Low at 12:14 PM EDT.
High at 05:08 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:11 AM.
Sunset......................8:07 PM.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1131 AM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
Westerly onshore winds around 15 mph at Bay and Gulf county beaches
will lead to a high risk of rip currents this afternoon and evening.
A moderate risk of rip currents exists for Walton and Franklin county
beaches today.
Based on communication with area beach officials, the following flags
are flying at area beaches:
Walton........................Yellow
Bay...........................Red
State Park Gulf Beaches.......Double Red
West Facing Gulf Beaches......Red
South Facing Gulf Beaches.....Yellow
Franklin......................Yellow
FLZ108-160145-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1031 AM CDT Tue Apr 15 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........71 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:17 AM.
Sunset......................8:12 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph, becoming
north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 11:38 AM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:16 AM.
Sunset......................8:13 PM.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly 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
$$
FLZ112-160145-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1031 AM CDT Tue Apr 15 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........70 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:15 AM.
Sunset......................8:10 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph, becoming
north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 11:38 AM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:14 AM.
Sunset......................8:11 PM.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
FLZ114-160145-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
1131 AM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025 /1031 AM CDT Tue Apr 15 2025/
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.REST OF 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**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........69 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 11:37 AM EDT.
High at 04:40 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:14 AM.
Sunset......................8:08 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
S Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
State Park Beaches.......High.
Surf Height...
W Facing Beaches.........Around 1 foot.
S Facing Beaches.........Around 1 foot.
State Park Beaches.......Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph, becoming
north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 08:29 AM EDT.
Low at 12:14 PM EDT.
High at 05:08 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:13 AM.
Sunset......................8:09 PM.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Southeast 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
$$
FLZ115-160145-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
1131 AM EDT Tue Apr 15 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........68 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 11:37 AM EDT.
High at 04:40 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:13 AM.
Sunset......................8:06 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 15 mph, becoming
east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 08:29 AM EDT.
Low at 12:14 PM EDT.
High at 05:08 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:11 AM.
Sunset......................8:07 PM.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$