Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
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FZUS52 KTAE 220605
SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
205 AM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
Generally light winds and surf around 1 foot will lead to a low to
moderate rip current risk along all beaches for the next several days.
The main threat to beachgoers will be the high chances for showers and
thunderstorms each day through the weekend.
FLZ108-222030-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
105 AM CDT Fri Aug 22 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........88 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Numerous showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 10:26 AM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:16 AM.
Sunset......................8:20 PM.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers with
thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 11:21 AM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:16 AM.
Sunset......................8:19 PM.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Mostly sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the mid 80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
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
$$
FLZ112-222030-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
105 AM CDT Fri Aug 22 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........87 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Numerous showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 102.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 10:26 AM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:14 AM.
Sunset......................8:17 PM.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers with
thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 100.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 11:21 AM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:14 AM.
Sunset......................8:16 PM.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Partly sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the upper 80s. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
North winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
FLZ114-222030-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
205 AM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025 /105 AM CDT Fri Aug 22 2025/
.TODAY...
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.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........86 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Numerous showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 103.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 09:55 AM EDT.
High at 03:18 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:13 AM.
Sunset......................8:15 PM.
.SATURDAY...
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.....................Partly sunny. Showers with
thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 10:42 AM EDT.
High at 04:11 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:13 AM.
Sunset......................8:14 PM.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Partly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the upper
80s. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds
around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. 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
$$
FLZ115-222030-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
205 AM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........86 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Numerous showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 100.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 09:55 AM EDT.
High at 03:18 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:11 AM.
Sunset......................8:14 PM.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers with
thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 10:42 AM EDT.
High at 04:11 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:12 AM.
Sunset......................8:13 PM.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Partly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 80s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Low rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. North winds around
10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$