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SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1155 AM EST Wed Feb 26 2025
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
After consulting with local officials and noted onshore flow, an
increased risk for rip currents is possible for the state park beaches
of Gulf County. Otherwise, light winds will contribute to a moderate
risk for rip currents at all other area beaches.
Based on communication with area beach officials, the following flags
are flying at area beaches:
Walton........................Yellow
Bay...........................Yellow
State Park Gulf Beaches.......Red
West Facing Gulf Beaches......Not Available
South Facing Gulf Beaches.....Not Available
Franklin......................Yellow
FLZ108-270900-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1055 AM CST Wed Feb 26 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........60 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:16 AM.
Sunset......................6:40 PM.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Areas of fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 06:47 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:15 AM.
Sunset......................6:41 PM.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet.
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
North 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
$$
FLZ112-270900-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1055 AM CST Wed Feb 26 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........62 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
southwest around 5 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:13 AM.
Sunset......................6:38 PM.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Areas of fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 06:47 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:12 AM.
Sunset......................6:39 PM.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet.
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
North winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
FLZ114-270900-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
1155 AM EST Wed Feb 26 2025 /1055 AM CST Wed Feb 26 2025/
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST /8 PM CST/ THIS
EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
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 1 foot.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........61 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 04:38 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:12 AM.
Sunset......................6:37 PM.
.THURSDAY...
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.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Areas of fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 10:12 AM EST.
High at 04:43 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:11 AM.
Sunset......................6:38 PM.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet.
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
North 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
$$
FLZ115-270900-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
1155 AM EST Wed Feb 26 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........60 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 04:38 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:10 AM.
Sunset......................6:35 PM.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Areas of fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 10:12 AM EST.
High at 04:43 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:09 AM.
Sunset......................6:36 PM.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1155 AM EST Wed Feb 26 2025
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
After consulting with local officials and noted onshore flow, an
increased risk for rip currents is possible for the state park beaches
of Gulf County. Otherwise, light winds will contribute to a moderate
risk for rip currents at all other area beaches.
Based on communication with area beach officials, the following flags
are flying at area beaches:
Walton........................Yellow
Bay...........................Yellow
State Park Gulf Beaches.......Red
West Facing Gulf Beaches......Not Available
South Facing Gulf Beaches.....Not Available
Franklin......................Yellow
FLZ108-270900-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1055 AM CST Wed Feb 26 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........60 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph, becoming south
in the afternoon.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:16 AM.
Sunset......................6:40 PM.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Areas of fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 06:47 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:15 AM.
Sunset......................6:41 PM.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet.
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
North 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
$$
FLZ112-270900-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1055 AM CST Wed Feb 26 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........62 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
southwest around 5 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:13 AM.
Sunset......................6:38 PM.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Areas of fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 06:47 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:12 AM.
Sunset......................6:39 PM.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet.
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
North winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
FLZ114-270900-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
1155 AM EST Wed Feb 26 2025 /1055 AM CST Wed Feb 26 2025/
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST /8 PM CST/ THIS
EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
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 1 foot.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........61 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 04:38 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:12 AM.
Sunset......................6:37 PM.
.THURSDAY...
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.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Areas of fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 10:12 AM EST.
High at 04:43 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:11 AM.
Sunset......................6:38 PM.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet.
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
North 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
$$
FLZ115-270900-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
1155 AM EST Wed Feb 26 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........60 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 04:38 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:10 AM.
Sunset......................6:35 PM.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Areas of fog.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 10:12 AM EST.
High at 04:43 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:09 AM.
Sunset......................6:36 PM.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$