Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
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FZUS52 KTAE 190531
SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
131 AM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
Tranquil surf conditions are expected over the next several days,
with the development of a seabreeze each afternoon and evening
leading to onshore winds, with surf heights topping out between
1 and 2 feet. There is high confidence in a moderate risk of rip
currents.
FLZ108-192030-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1231 AM CDT Tue Aug 19 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........88 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms
likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 102.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 07:12 AM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:14 AM.
Sunset......................8:23 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 100.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 08:27 AM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:14 AM.
Sunset......................8:22 PM.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds around
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Showers likely
and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. West 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
1231 AM CDT Tue Aug 19 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........88 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms
likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 105.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 07:12 AM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:12 AM.
Sunset......................8:21 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 103.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 08:27 AM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:13 AM.
Sunset......................8:20 PM.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 80s. West winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Showers likely
and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest
winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Showers likely
and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. West 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
131 AM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025 /1231 AM CDT Tue Aug 19 2025/
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
S Facing Beaches.........Low.
State Park Beaches.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
W Facing Beaches.........Around 1 foot.
S Facing Beaches.........1 foot or less.
State Park Beaches.......Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........87 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms
likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 105.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 11:27 AM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:11 AM.
Sunset......................8:19 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
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.........1 foot or less.
State Park Beaches.......Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 102.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 08:26 AM EDT.
High at 12:55 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:12 AM.
Sunset......................8:18 PM.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 80s. West winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds
around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Showers with
thunderstorms likely. Highs in the upper 80s. West 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
$$
FLZ115-192030-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
131 AM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........86 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms
likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 102.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 11:27 AM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:09 AM.
Sunset......................8:17 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 100.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 08:26 AM EDT.
High at 12:55 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:10 AM.
Sunset......................8:16 PM.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 80s. West winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Showers and
thunderstorms likely. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around
10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Showers and
thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$