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SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1154 AM EDT Thu Apr 24 2025
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
Slightly stronger onshore winds today will result in a high rip
current risk today for Walton County beaches. Winds will be lighter
elsewhere with a moderate rip current risk today. Onshore flow will
continue through the next few days, resulting in a moderate to high
risk for rip currents through the next several days.
Based on communication with area beach officials, the following flags
are flying at area beaches:
Walton........................Red
Bay...........................Yellow
State Park Gulf Beaches.......Yellow
West Facing Gulf Beaches......Yellow
South Facing Gulf Beaches.....Yellow
Franklin......................Yellow
FLZ108-242015-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1054 AM CDT Thu Apr 24 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........76 degrees.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 5 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 02:56 PM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:08 AM.
Sunset......................8:18 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 09:42 AM CDT.
Low at 04:42 PM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:07 AM.
Sunset......................8:19 PM.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny.
Patchy fog. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
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
$$
FLZ112-242015-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1054 AM CDT Thu Apr 24 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........75 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 02:56 PM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:06 AM.
Sunset......................8:16 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 09:42 AM CDT.
Low at 04:42 PM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:05 AM.
Sunset......................8:16 PM.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny.
Patchy fog. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs around 80. West
winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
FLZ114-242015-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
1154 AM EDT Thu Apr 24 2025 /1054 AM CDT Thu Apr 24 2025/
.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 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........74 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 02:31 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:05 AM.
Sunset......................8:13 PM.
.FRIDAY...
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 2 feet.
State Park Beaches.......Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 09:06 AM EDT.
High at 02:41 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:04 AM.
Sunset......................8:14 PM.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
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
$$
FLZ115-242015-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
1154 AM EDT Thu Apr 24 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........74 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 02:31 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:03 AM.
Sunset......................8:12 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 09:06 AM EDT.
High at 02:41 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:02 AM.
Sunset......................8:12 PM.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1154 AM EDT Thu Apr 24 2025
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
Slightly stronger onshore winds today will result in a high rip
current risk today for Walton County beaches. Winds will be lighter
elsewhere with a moderate rip current risk today. Onshore flow will
continue through the next few days, resulting in a moderate to high
risk for rip currents through the next several days.
Based on communication with area beach officials, the following flags
are flying at area beaches:
Walton........................Red
Bay...........................Yellow
State Park Gulf Beaches.......Yellow
West Facing Gulf Beaches......Yellow
South Facing Gulf Beaches.....Yellow
Franklin......................Yellow
FLZ108-242015-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1054 AM CDT Thu Apr 24 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........76 degrees.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 5 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 02:56 PM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:08 AM.
Sunset......................8:18 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 09:42 AM CDT.
Low at 04:42 PM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:07 AM.
Sunset......................8:19 PM.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny.
Patchy fog. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
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
$$
FLZ112-242015-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1054 AM CDT Thu Apr 24 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........75 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 02:56 PM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:06 AM.
Sunset......................8:16 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 09:42 AM CDT.
Low at 04:42 PM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:05 AM.
Sunset......................8:16 PM.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny.
Patchy fog. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs around 80. West
winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
FLZ114-242015-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
1154 AM EDT Thu Apr 24 2025 /1054 AM CDT Thu Apr 24 2025/
.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 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........74 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 02:31 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:05 AM.
Sunset......................8:13 PM.
.FRIDAY...
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 2 feet.
State Park Beaches.......Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 09:06 AM EDT.
High at 02:41 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:04 AM.
Sunset......................8:14 PM.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
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
$$
FLZ115-242015-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
1154 AM EDT Thu Apr 24 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........74 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 02:31 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:03 AM.
Sunset......................8:12 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 09:06 AM EDT.
High at 02:41 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:02 AM.
Sunset......................8:12 PM.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$