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SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1202 PM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
A moderate rip current risk is expected along all beaches today with
light east to southeast winds. Strengthening east to northeast winds
on Monday may result in a high rip current risk for Franklin County
beaches. Otherwise, low to moderate risks prevail through much of the
week.
Based on communication with area beach officials, the following flags
are flying at area beaches:
Walton........................Yellow
Bay...........................Yellow
State Park Gulf Beaches.......Not Available
West Facing Gulf Beaches......Not Available
South Facing Gulf Beaches.....Not Available
Franklin......................Yellow
FLZ108-220900-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1102 AM CST Sun Dec 21 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........60 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:37 AM.
Sunset......................5:48 PM.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 09:02 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:37 AM.
Sunset......................5:49 PM.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in
the upper 60s. Southeast 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
$$
FLZ112-220900-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1102 AM CST Sun Dec 21 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........62 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:34 AM.
Sunset......................5:47 PM.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 09:02 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:35 AM.
Sunset......................5:47 PM.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in
the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
FLZ114-220900-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
1202 PM EST Sun Dec 21 2025 /1102 AM CST Sun Dec 21 2025/
.REST OF 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...........60 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 11:22 AM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:32 AM.
Sunset......................5:46 PM.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........Low.
S Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
State Park Beaches.......Low.
Surf Height...
W Facing Beaches.........1 foot or less.
S Facing Beaches.........Around 1 foot.
State Park Beaches.......Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 11:53 AM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:32 AM.
Sunset......................5:46 PM.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in
the upper 60s. East 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
$$
FLZ115-220900-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
1202 PM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........58 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 11:22 AM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:30 AM.
Sunset......................5:44 PM.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 11:53 AM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:31 AM.
Sunset......................5:45 PM.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in
the upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1202 PM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
A moderate rip current risk is expected along all beaches today with
light east to southeast winds. Strengthening east to northeast winds
on Monday may result in a high rip current risk for Franklin County
beaches. Otherwise, low to moderate risks prevail through much of the
week.
Based on communication with area beach officials, the following flags
are flying at area beaches:
Walton........................Yellow
Bay...........................Yellow
State Park Gulf Beaches.......Not Available
West Facing Gulf Beaches......Not Available
South Facing Gulf Beaches.....Not Available
Franklin......................Yellow
FLZ108-220900-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1102 AM CST Sun Dec 21 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........60 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:37 AM.
Sunset......................5:48 PM.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 09:02 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:37 AM.
Sunset......................5:49 PM.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in
the upper 60s. Southeast 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
$$
FLZ112-220900-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1102 AM CST Sun Dec 21 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Low.
Water Temperature...........62 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:34 AM.
Sunset......................5:47 PM.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 09:02 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:35 AM.
Sunset......................5:47 PM.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in
the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
FLZ114-220900-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
1202 PM EST Sun Dec 21 2025 /1102 AM CST Sun Dec 21 2025/
.REST OF 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...........60 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 11:22 AM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:32 AM.
Sunset......................5:46 PM.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........Low.
S Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
State Park Beaches.......Low.
Surf Height...
W Facing Beaches.........1 foot or less.
S Facing Beaches.........Around 1 foot.
State Park Beaches.......Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 11:53 AM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:32 AM.
Sunset......................5:46 PM.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in
the upper 60s. East 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
$$
FLZ115-220900-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
1202 PM EST Sun Dec 21 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........58 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 11:22 AM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:30 AM.
Sunset......................5:44 PM.
.MONDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 11:53 AM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:31 AM.
Sunset......................5:45 PM.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in
the upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$