Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
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FZUS52 KTAE 010535
SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
135 AM EDT Mon Sep 1 2025
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
A high risk of rip currents is expected for Franklin County beaches
today while a moderate risk for all other area beaches. Northeast
winds around high pressure to the north continues for the next several
days. Late afternoon and overnight offshore surges will drive up the
surf at Franklin County beaches with surf heights approaching 3 feet
today. Dangerous rip and longshore currents will affect Apalachee Bay
side beaches and swimmers and mindful to remain near lifeguard
stations and keep flotation devices handy.
FLZ108-012030-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1235 AM CDT Mon Sep 1 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........83 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 04:30 PM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:21 AM.
Sunset......................8:09 PM.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 05:12 PM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:21 AM.
Sunset......................8:08 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 foot or less.
Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. East winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Low rip current risk*. Sunny. A slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
West winds around 5 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
$$
FLZ112-012030-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1235 AM CDT Mon Sep 1 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........83 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 04:30 PM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:19 AM.
Sunset......................8:07 PM.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 05:12 PM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:20 AM.
Sunset......................8:06 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds around
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
Northwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
FLZ114-012030-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
135 AM EDT Mon Sep 1 2025 /1235 AM CDT Mon Sep 1 2025/
.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...........83 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 08:33 AM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:18 AM.
Sunset......................8:05 PM.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........Low.
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.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 09:55 AM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:18 AM.
Sunset......................8:04 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. East winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. A chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Northwest 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
$$
FLZ115-012030-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
135 AM EDT Mon Sep 1 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........84 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 08:33 AM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:16 AM.
Sunset......................8:03 PM.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 09:55 AM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:17 AM.
Sunset......................8:02 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. East winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. A chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds
around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$