Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
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FZUS52 KTAE 060608
SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
108 AM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
A moderate risk of rip currents is expected at the Gulf
beaches today. On Sunday, a Gulf low may lead to a high
risk of rip currents along the Franklin and South-facing
Gulf County beaches, but the probability is low, so a
moderate risk is currently forecast. On Monday, brisk
northwest winds are expected to lead to a more favorable
wave setup for a high risk of rip currents along the
West-facing Gulf County beaches. Otherwise, a moderate
risk of rip currents is outlooked for the Gulf beaches
through Wednesday.
FLZ108-062115-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1208 AM CST Sat Dec 6 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........63 degrees.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 08:54 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:27 AM.
Sunset......................5:44 PM.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 09:48 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:28 AM.
Sunset......................5:44 PM.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet.
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s.
North winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Southwest 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
$$
FLZ112-062115-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1208 AM CST Sat Dec 6 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........66 degrees.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers.
High Temperature............Around 60.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 08:54 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:24 AM.
Sunset......................5:42 PM.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 09:48 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:25 AM.
Sunset......................5:42 PM.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet.
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s.
North winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
FLZ114-062115-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
108 AM EST Sat Dec 6 2025 /1208 AM CST Sat Dec 6 2025/
.TODAY...
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 2 feet.
State Park Beaches.......Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........64 degrees.
Weather.....................Cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 11:27 AM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:22 AM.
Sunset......................5:42 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.....................Cloudy. Showers and a chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 12:17 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:23 AM.
Sunset......................5:42 PM.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 3 feet. Partly
sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds
around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs around 60.
Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Southwest 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
$$
FLZ115-062115-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
108 AM EST Sat Dec 6 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 to 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........63 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 11:27 AM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:20 AM.
Sunset......................5:40 PM.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 to 2 feet.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Showers and a chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 12:17 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:21 AM.
Sunset......................5:40 PM.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet.
Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 60s. North
winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 50s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
West winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$