Apalachicola River, FL - (A&N Rr Bridge) Surf Forecast

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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
156 AM EST Fri Dec 26 2025

.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...

Low to moderate risk of rip currents are expected the next few days
with westerly winds, generally around 5 to 10 mph. Fog is possible
the next few mornings. As winds increase late this weekend, an
increase in rip current risk is likely by Monday.

FLZ108-261745-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1256 AM CST Fri Dec 26 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........62 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 09:48 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:39 AM.
Sunset......................5:51 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 08:59 AM CST.
High at 05:24 PM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:39 AM.
Sunset......................5:51 PM.

.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Mostly sunny. Highs around 70. South winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Showers likely.
Highs around 70. West winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the
lower 50s. North winds around 15 mph.

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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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FLZ112-261745-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1256 AM CST Fri Dec 26 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........63 degrees.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 09:48 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:36 AM.
Sunset......................5:49 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 08:59 AM CST.
High at 05:24 PM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:37 AM.
Sunset......................5:50 PM.

.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Mostly sunny. Highs around 70. South winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs around 70. West winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the
lower 50s. North winds around 20 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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FLZ114-261745-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
156 AM EST Fri Dec 26 2025 /1256 AM CST Fri Dec 26 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 1 foot.
State Park Beaches.......Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........63 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 06:58 AM EST.
Low at 02:04 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:34 AM.
Sunset......................5:49 PM.

.SATURDAY...
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.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 08:33 AM EST.
Low at 02:42 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:34 AM.
Sunset......................5:49 PM.

.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Mostly sunny. Highs around 70. South winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs around 70. West winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Cooler. Highs in the
lower 50s. North winds around 20 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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FLZ115-261745-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
156 AM EST Fri Dec 26 2025

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........64 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 06:58 AM EST.
Low at 02:04 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:32 AM.
Sunset......................5:47 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 08:33 AM EST.
Low at 02:42 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:33 AM.
Sunset......................5:47 PM.

.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A chance of showers.
Highs in the upper 60s. West winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the
lower 50s. North 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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