Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
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FZUS52 KTAE 191520
SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1120 AM EDT Sat Jul 19 2025
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
Wave and surf heights will be in the 1 to 2 feet today, allowing the
rip current risk to settle in the moderate range. Winds will be from
the southwest today and beach goers are urged to stay abreast of flag
conditions in case a raising of high risk is needed. Heading into
Sunday through mid week, periods of high risk are anticipated as
longer period swells arrive from the central Gulf and surf heights
increase once again.
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
FLZ108-192030-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1020 AM CDT Sat Jul 19 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........85 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 108.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 04:56 PM CDT.
Sunrise.....................6:56 AM.
Sunset......................8:47 PM.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 105.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 05:44 PM CDT.
Sunrise.....................6:56 AM.
Sunset......................8:46 PM.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Highs around 90. West winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...High rip current risk*. Partly sunny. Showers and
thunderstorms likely. Highs in the upper 80s. East 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
$$
FLZ112-192030-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1020 AM CDT Sat Jul 19 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........85 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 112.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 04:56 PM CDT.
Sunrise.....................6:54 AM.
Sunset......................8:44 PM.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 109.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 05:44 PM CDT.
Sunrise.....................6:55 AM.
Sunset......................8:44 PM.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Partly sunny. Showers and
thunderstorms likely. Highs around 90. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...High rip current risk*. Partly sunny. Showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. East winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
FLZ114-192030-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
1120 AM EDT Sat Jul 19 2025 /1020 AM CDT Sat Jul 19 2025/
.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.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........86 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 90s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 114.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
southwest around 5 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................6:53 AM.
Sunset......................8:42 PM.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
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.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 108.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 10:46 AM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:54 AM.
Sunset......................8:41 PM.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
West winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Partly sunny. Showers and
thunderstorms likely. Highs around 90. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Partly sunny. Showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. East 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
$$
FLZ115-192030-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
1120 AM EDT Sat Jul 19 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........88 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 108.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................6:52 AM.
Sunset......................8:40 PM.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 106.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 10:46 AM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:52 AM.
Sunset......................8:40 PM.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet.
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 80s. West winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Partly sunny. Showers and
thunderstorms likely. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds around
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Partly sunny. Showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$