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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
158 AM EDT Sat Oct 4 2025

.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...

A high rip current risk continues for Walton and Franklin County
beaches. Strong easterly winds and surf of 2 to 3 feet will continue
for the next several days, resulting in a moderate to high rip
current risk along the beaches. Winds will gradually subside next
week, but a high rip current risk will likely remain in place for
Franklin County beaches through next week.

FLZ108-042015-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1258 AM CDT Sat Oct 4 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........79 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
   Panama City..............High at 08:50 AM CDT.
                            Low at 05:03 PM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:40 AM.
Sunset......................7:27 PM.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Panama City..............High at 10:23 AM CDT.
                            Low at 04:57 PM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:40 AM.
Sunset......................7:26 PM.

.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
East winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. East winds
around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
East 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

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FLZ112-042015-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1258 AM CDT Sat Oct 4 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........80 degrees.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
   Panama City..............High at 08:50 AM CDT.
                            Low at 05:03 PM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:37 AM.
Sunset......................7:25 PM.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Breezy. East winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Panama City..............High at 10:23 AM CDT.
                            Low at 04:57 PM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:38 AM.
Sunset......................7:24 PM.

.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
East winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds around
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
mid 80s. East 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

$$

FLZ114-042015-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
158 AM EDT Sat Oct 4 2025 /1258 AM CDT Sat Oct 4 2025/

.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.......1 foot or less.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........79 degrees.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Breezy. East winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
   Apalachicola.............Low at 08:42 AM EDT.
                            High at 02:13 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:36 AM.
Sunset......................7:24 PM.

.SUNDAY...
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.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Breezy. East winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Apalachicola.............Low at 09:20 AM EDT.
                            High at 03:18 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:36 AM.
Sunset......................7:23 PM.

.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
East winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. East winds around
20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid
80s. East 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

$$

FLZ115-042015-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
158 AM EDT Sat Oct 4 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........79 degrees.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. A slight chance of
                            showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Breezy. East winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Apalachicola.............Low at 08:42 AM EDT.
                            High at 02:13 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:34 AM.
Sunset......................7:22 PM.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
                            chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................Breezy. East winds 20 to 25 mph.
Tides...
   Apalachicola.............Low at 09:20 AM EDT.
                            High at 03:18 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:35 AM.
Sunset......................7:21 PM.

.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
East winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 80s. East winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
80s. East 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


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