Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
831
FZUS52 KTAE 200517
SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
117 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 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. Surf heights will generally be 1 to 2
feet for the next several days. A moderate risk of rip currents
is expected.
FLZ108-210700-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1217 AM CDT Wed Aug 20 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........87 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 102.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 08:27 AM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:14 AM.
Sunset......................8:22 PM.
.THURSDAY...
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 105.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 09:29 AM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:15 AM.
Sunset......................8:21 PM.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Mostly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 80s.
West winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Showers and
thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Showers and
thunderstorms likely. 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
$$
FLZ112-210700-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1217 AM CDT Wed Aug 20 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........87 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 103.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 08:27 AM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:13 AM.
Sunset......................8:20 PM.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 106.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 09:29 AM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:13 AM.
Sunset......................8:18 PM.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Mostly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the upper
80s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Showers and
thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Showers and
thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
FLZ114-210700-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
117 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025 /1217 AM CDT Wed Aug 20 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...........86 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
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...
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.
Weather.....................Sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 103.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 09:11 AM EDT.
High at 02:17 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:12 AM.
Sunset......................8:16 PM.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the upper 80s. West
winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Showers with
thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...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
$$
FLZ115-210700-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
117 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........85 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 08:26 AM EDT.
High at 12:55 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:10 AM.
Sunset......................8:16 PM.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Low.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 101.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 09:11 AM EDT.
High at 02:17 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:10 AM.
Sunset......................8:15 PM.
.FRIDAY...Low rip current risk*. Surf height 1 foot or less. Sunny.
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds
around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Showers with
thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Showers and
thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$