FZUS52 KTAE 181700
SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
100 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
Continued onshore winds and 2 foot surf will result in a high risk of
rip currents from Walton County to the State Park beaches of Gulf
County. Lower surf farther east will result in a moderate rip current
risk elsewhere. A moderate to high rip current risk continues into
this weekend at all beaches.
Based on communication with area beach officials, the following flags
are flying at area beaches:
Walton........................Yellow
Bay...........................Red
State Park Gulf Beaches.......Red
West Facing Gulf Beaches......Red
South Facing Gulf Beaches.....Yellow
Franklin......................Yellow
FLZ108-190300-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1200 PM CDT Wed Jun 18 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........85 degrees.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 101.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 02:20 PM CDT.
Sunrise.....................6:43 AM.
Sunset......................8:49 PM.
.JUNETEENTH...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms
likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 100.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 06:55 AM CDT.
Low at 05:23 PM CDT.
Sunrise.....................6:43 AM.
Sunset......................8:49 PM.
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. 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
$$
FLZ112-190300-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1200 PM CDT Wed Jun 18 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........86 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 103.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 02:20 PM CDT.
Sunrise.....................6:41 AM.
Sunset......................8:46 PM.
.JUNETEENTH...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms
likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 105.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 06:55 AM CDT.
Low at 05:23 PM CDT.
Sunrise.....................6:41 AM.
Sunset......................8:47 PM.
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the upper 80s. West
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. 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
$$
FLZ114-190300-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
100 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025 /1200 PM CDT Wed Jun 18 2025/
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.REST OF 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 2 feet.
State Park Beaches.......Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........84 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 105.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 04:52 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:41 AM.
Sunset......................8:44 PM.
.JUNETEENTH...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........High.
S Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
State Park Beaches.......High.
Surf Height...
W Facing Beaches.........Around 1 foot.
S Facing Beaches.........Around 2 feet.
State Park Beaches.......Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms
likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 103.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 10:50 AM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:41 AM.
Sunset......................8:44 PM.
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. A chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. East 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
$$
FLZ115-190300-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
100 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........83 degrees.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 100.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 04:52 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:39 AM.
Sunset......................8:42 PM.
.JUNETEENTH...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms
likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 103.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 10:50 AM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:39 AM.
Sunset......................8:42 PM.
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. A chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. East winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
100 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
Continued onshore winds and 2 foot surf will result in a high risk of
rip currents from Walton County to the State Park beaches of Gulf
County. Lower surf farther east will result in a moderate rip current
risk elsewhere. A moderate to high rip current risk continues into
this weekend at all beaches.
Based on communication with area beach officials, the following flags
are flying at area beaches:
Walton........................Yellow
Bay...........................Red
State Park Gulf Beaches.......Red
West Facing Gulf Beaches......Red
South Facing Gulf Beaches.....Yellow
Franklin......................Yellow
FLZ108-190300-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1200 PM CDT Wed Jun 18 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........85 degrees.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 101.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 02:20 PM CDT.
Sunrise.....................6:43 AM.
Sunset......................8:49 PM.
.JUNETEENTH...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms
likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 100.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 06:55 AM CDT.
Low at 05:23 PM CDT.
Sunrise.....................6:43 AM.
Sunset......................8:49 PM.
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. 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
$$
FLZ112-190300-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1200 PM CDT Wed Jun 18 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........86 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 103.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 02:20 PM CDT.
Sunrise.....................6:41 AM.
Sunset......................8:46 PM.
.JUNETEENTH...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms
likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 105.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 06:55 AM CDT.
Low at 05:23 PM CDT.
Sunrise.....................6:41 AM.
Sunset......................8:47 PM.
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the upper 80s. West
winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. 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
$$
FLZ114-190300-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
100 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025 /1200 PM CDT Wed Jun 18 2025/
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.REST OF 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 2 feet.
State Park Beaches.......Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........84 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 105.
Winds.......................South winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 04:52 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:41 AM.
Sunset......................8:44 PM.
.JUNETEENTH...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........High.
S Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
State Park Beaches.......High.
Surf Height...
W Facing Beaches.........Around 1 foot.
S Facing Beaches.........Around 2 feet.
State Park Beaches.......Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms
likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 103.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 10:50 AM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:41 AM.
Sunset......................8:44 PM.
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. A chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. East 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
$$
FLZ115-190300-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
100 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........83 degrees.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 100.
Winds.......................South winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 04:52 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:39 AM.
Sunset......................8:42 PM.
.JUNETEENTH...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms
likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 103.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 10:50 AM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:39 AM.
Sunset......................8:42 PM.
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. A chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. East winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$