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SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1138 AM EST Sat Dec 27 2025
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
Low to moderate risk of rip currents are expected through tomorrow 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.
Based on communication with area beach officials, the following flags
are flying at area beaches:
Walton........................Yellow
Bay...........................Yellow
State Park Gulf Beaches.......Yellow
West Facing Gulf Beaches......Not Available
South Facing Gulf Beaches.....Not Available
Franklin......................Yellow
FLZ108-272115-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1038 AM CST Sat Dec 27 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........63 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 05:24 PM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:39 AM.
Sunset......................5:51 PM.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy dense fog.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 07:39 AM CST.
High at 05:12 PM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:40 AM.
Sunset......................5:52 PM.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Partly
sunny. Showers likely. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds around
20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny, cooler. Highs around
50. North winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. North 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
$$
FLZ112-272115-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1038 AM CST Sat Dec 27 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........64 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 05:24 PM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:37 AM.
Sunset......................5:50 PM.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy dense fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 07:39 AM CST.
High at 05:12 PM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:37 AM.
Sunset......................5:50 PM.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 3 feet. Partly
sunny. Showers likely. Highs around 70. West winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the
lower 50s. North winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. North winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
FLZ114-272115-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
1138 AM EST Sat Dec 27 2025 /1038 AM CST Sat Dec 27 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...........64 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 02:42 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:34 AM.
Sunset......................5:49 PM.
.SUNDAY...
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.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy dense fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 10:26 AM EST.
Low at 03:23 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:35 AM.
Sunset......................5:50 PM.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Showers likely. Highs around 70. West winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the lower
50s. North winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
North 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
$$
FLZ115-272115-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
1138 AM EST Sat Dec 27 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........65 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 02:42 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:33 AM.
Sunset......................5:47 PM.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy dense fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
southeast around 5 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 10:26 AM EST.
Low at 03:23 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:33 AM.
Sunset......................5:48 PM.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds around
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the
lower 50s. North winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1138 AM EST Sat Dec 27 2025
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
Low to moderate risk of rip currents are expected through tomorrow 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.
Based on communication with area beach officials, the following flags
are flying at area beaches:
Walton........................Yellow
Bay...........................Yellow
State Park Gulf Beaches.......Yellow
West Facing Gulf Beaches......Not Available
South Facing Gulf Beaches.....Not Available
Franklin......................Yellow
FLZ108-272115-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1038 AM CST Sat Dec 27 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........63 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 05:24 PM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:39 AM.
Sunset......................5:51 PM.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy dense fog.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 07:39 AM CST.
High at 05:12 PM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:40 AM.
Sunset......................5:52 PM.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Partly
sunny. Showers likely. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds around
20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny, cooler. Highs around
50. North winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. North 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
$$
FLZ112-272115-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1038 AM CST Sat Dec 27 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........64 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 05:24 PM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:37 AM.
Sunset......................5:50 PM.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy dense fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 07:39 AM CST.
High at 05:12 PM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:37 AM.
Sunset......................5:50 PM.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 3 feet. Partly
sunny. Showers likely. Highs around 70. West winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the
lower 50s. North winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. North winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
FLZ114-272115-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
1138 AM EST Sat Dec 27 2025 /1038 AM CST Sat Dec 27 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...........64 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 02:42 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:34 AM.
Sunset......................5:49 PM.
.SUNDAY...
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.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy dense fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 10:26 AM EST.
Low at 03:23 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:35 AM.
Sunset......................5:50 PM.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Showers likely. Highs around 70. West winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the lower
50s. North winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 50s.
North 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
$$
FLZ115-272115-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
1138 AM EST Sat Dec 27 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........65 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 02:42 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:33 AM.
Sunset......................5:47 PM.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy dense fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
southeast around 5 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 10:26 AM EST.
Low at 03:23 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:33 AM.
Sunset......................5:48 PM.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds around
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny, cooler. Highs in the
lower 50s. North winds around 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the lower
50s. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$