FZUS52 KTAE 121520
SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1120 AM EDT Sat Apr 12 2025
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
A moderate risk of rip currents for today. By Tuesday, increasing
onshore flow may lead to a high risk of rip currents along portions of
the gulf beaches, which could persist into Wednesday.
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
FLZ108-130900-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1020 AM CDT Sat Apr 12 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........69 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
northwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:21 AM.
Sunset......................8:10 PM.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 09:58 AM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:19 AM.
Sunset......................8:11 PM.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet.
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. West winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. 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
$$
FLZ112-130900-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1020 AM CDT Sat Apr 12 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........68 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:19 AM.
Sunset......................8:08 PM.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 09:58 AM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:18 AM.
Sunset......................8:09 PM.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. West winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. North winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
FLZ114-130900-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
1120 AM EDT Sat Apr 12 2025 /1020 AM CDT Sat Apr 12 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 1 foot.
State Park Beaches.......Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........68 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 03:51 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:18 AM.
Sunset......................8:06 PM.
.SUNDAY...
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.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 10:42 AM EDT.
High at 04:02 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:16 AM.
Sunset......................8:07 PM.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. West winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
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
$$
FLZ115-130900-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
1120 AM EDT Sat Apr 12 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........68 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 03:51 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:16 AM.
Sunset......................8:04 PM.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 10:42 AM EDT.
High at 04:02 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:15 AM.
Sunset......................8:05 PM.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. West winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1120 AM EDT Sat Apr 12 2025
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
A moderate risk of rip currents for today. By Tuesday, increasing
onshore flow may lead to a high risk of rip currents along portions of
the gulf beaches, which could persist into Wednesday.
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
FLZ108-130900-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1020 AM CDT Sat Apr 12 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........69 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph, becoming
northwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:21 AM.
Sunset......................8:10 PM.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 09:58 AM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:19 AM.
Sunset......................8:11 PM.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet.
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. West winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. 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
$$
FLZ112-130900-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1020 AM CDT Sat Apr 12 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........68 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:19 AM.
Sunset......................8:08 PM.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 09:58 AM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:18 AM.
Sunset......................8:09 PM.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. West winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. North winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
FLZ114-130900-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
1120 AM EDT Sat Apr 12 2025 /1020 AM CDT Sat Apr 12 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 1 foot.
State Park Beaches.......Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........68 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 03:51 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:18 AM.
Sunset......................8:06 PM.
.SUNDAY...
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.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 10:42 AM EDT.
High at 04:02 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:16 AM.
Sunset......................8:07 PM.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. West winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
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
$$
FLZ115-130900-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
1120 AM EDT Sat Apr 12 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........68 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 03:51 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:16 AM.
Sunset......................8:04 PM.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 10:42 AM EDT.
High at 04:02 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:15 AM.
Sunset......................8:05 PM.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
70s. West winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$