Shell Point, FL - Walker Creek Surf Forecast

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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1135 AM EST Sun Nov 17 2024

.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...

Low to moderate risk of rip currents expected at area beaches with
light easterly winds expected. Surf heights near 2 ft are possible
along the west end of St George Island today where onshore flow is
occurring. All area beaches are flying yellow flags this morning.

As winds become southeasterly and southerly on Monday and Tuesday
expect an increasing threat for rip currents, especially on Tuesday as
the cold front approaches. Dry conditions expected until Tuesday.

Based on communication with area beach officials, the following flags
are flying at area beaches:

Walton........................YELLOW
Bay...........................YELLOW
State Park Gulf Beaches.......YELLOW
West Facing Gulf Beaches......YELLOW
South Facing Gulf Beaches.....YELLOW
Franklin......................YELLOW

FLZ108-172115-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1035 AM CST Sun Nov 17 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........72 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:11 AM.
Sunset......................5:48 PM.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 09:36 AM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:12 AM.
Sunset......................5:47 PM.

.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 5 feet. Cloudy.
Showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
South winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the mid
60s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.

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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

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FLZ112-172115-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1035 AM CST Sun Nov 17 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........73 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:09 AM.
Sunset......................5:46 PM.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 09:36 AM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:09 AM.
Sunset......................5:46 PM.

.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 5 feet. Cloudy.
Showers likely. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the mid
60s. Breezy. Northwest winds around 25 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

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FLZ114-172115-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
1135 AM EST Sun Nov 17 2024 /1035 AM CST Sun Nov 17 2024/

.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 1 foot.
State Park Beaches.......Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........72 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 11:13 AM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:06 AM.
Sunset......................5:45 PM.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........High.
S Facing Beaches.........High.
State Park Beaches.......High.
Surf Height...
W Facing Beaches.........Around 1 foot.
S Facing Beaches.........Around 2 feet.
State Park Beaches.......Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 12:02 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:07 AM.
Sunset......................5:45 PM.

.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 4 feet. Cloudy.
A slight chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds
around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the mid
60s. Breezy. Northwest winds around 25 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

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FLZ115-172115-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
1135 AM EST Sun Nov 17 2024

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........72 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 11:13 AM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:05 AM.
Sunset......................5:44 PM.

.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 12:02 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:06 AM.
Sunset......................5:43 PM.

.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 4 feet. Mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the lower
60s. Northwest 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


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