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SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1254 PM EST Wed Dec 18 2024
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
Generally light east to southeast winds are expected today leading to
low surf and a moderate rip current risk. As a cold front passes
through the area, winds will become more northerly Thursday, but
remaining light. Winds will increase behind another cold front Friday
into this weekend, which may yield a high rip current risk as surf
builds to near 2 feet.
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......Not Available
South Facing Gulf Beaches.....Not Available
Franklin......................Yellow
FLZ108-182115-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1154 AM CST Wed Dec 18 2024
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........64 degrees.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A slight
chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:35 AM.
Sunset......................5:47 PM.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 10:29 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:36 AM.
Sunset......................5:47 PM.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
North winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
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
$$
FLZ112-182115-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1154 AM CST Wed Dec 18 2024
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........66 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight
chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:33 AM.
Sunset......................5:45 PM.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 10:29 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:33 AM.
Sunset......................5:46 PM.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet.
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
North winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
FLZ114-182115-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
1254 PM EST Wed Dec 18 2024 /1154 AM CST Wed Dec 18 2024/
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
S Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
State Park Beaches.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
W Facing Beaches.........1 foot or less.
S Facing Beaches.........Around 1 foot.
State Park Beaches.......Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........63 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight
chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 12:35 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:30 AM.
Sunset......................5:45 PM.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........Low.
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.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 01:10 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:31 AM.
Sunset......................5:45 PM.
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
North winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Northeast winds around 15 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
$$
FLZ115-182115-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
1254 PM EST Wed Dec 18 2024
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........61 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 12:35 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:28 AM.
Sunset......................5:43 PM.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 01:10 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:29 AM.
Sunset......................5:43 PM.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
North winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1254 PM EST Wed Dec 18 2024
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
Generally light east to southeast winds are expected today leading to
low surf and a moderate rip current risk. As a cold front passes
through the area, winds will become more northerly Thursday, but
remaining light. Winds will increase behind another cold front Friday
into this weekend, which may yield a high rip current risk as surf
builds to near 2 feet.
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......Not Available
South Facing Gulf Beaches.....Not Available
Franklin......................Yellow
FLZ108-182115-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1154 AM CST Wed Dec 18 2024
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........64 degrees.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog. A slight
chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:35 AM.
Sunset......................5:47 PM.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 10:29 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:36 AM.
Sunset......................5:47 PM.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
North winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Low rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
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
$$
FLZ112-182115-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1154 AM CST Wed Dec 18 2024
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........66 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight
chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................South winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:33 AM.
Sunset......................5:45 PM.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 10:29 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:33 AM.
Sunset......................5:46 PM.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet.
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
North winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
FLZ114-182115-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
1254 PM EST Wed Dec 18 2024 /1154 AM CST Wed Dec 18 2024/
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
S Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
State Park Beaches.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
W Facing Beaches.........1 foot or less.
S Facing Beaches.........Around 1 foot.
State Park Beaches.......Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........63 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. A slight
chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 12:35 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:30 AM.
Sunset......................5:45 PM.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........Low.
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.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................North winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 01:10 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:31 AM.
Sunset......................5:45 PM.
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
North winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Northeast winds around 15 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
$$
FLZ115-182115-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
1254 PM EST Wed Dec 18 2024
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........61 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 12:35 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:28 AM.
Sunset......................5:43 PM.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 01:10 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:29 AM.
Sunset......................5:43 PM.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
North winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$