FZUS52 KTAE 021537
SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1137 AM EDT Thu May 2 2024
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
Generally light southeasterly winds are expected today with surf
around 1 to 2 feet, resulting in a moderate risk of rip currents for
all beaches. Winds and surf will increase slightly beginning Friday
afternoon and continuing into the weekend, resulting in a high rip
current risk for all beaches by the weekend.
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......Red
South Facing Gulf Beaches.....Red
Franklin......................Yellow
FLZ108-022030-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1037 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........75 degrees.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 1 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 04:42 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:00 AM.
Sunset......................8:23 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................6:59 AM.
Sunset......................8:24 PM.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southeast 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
$$
FLZ112-022030-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1037 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........75 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 12 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 04:42 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:58 AM.
Sunset......................8:21 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................6:57 AM.
Sunset......................8:22 PM.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
FLZ114-022030-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
1137 AM EDT Thu May 2 2024 /1037 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024/
.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.
Water Temperature...........75 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 12 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 01:36 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:57 AM.
Sunset......................8:19 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
S Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
State Park Beaches.......High.
Surf Height...
W Facing Beaches.........Around 1 foot.
S Facing Beaches.........Around 2 feet.
State Park Beaches.......Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 07:12 AM EDT.
High at 01:54 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:56 AM.
Sunset......................8:19 PM.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southeast 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
$$
FLZ115-022030-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
1137 AM EDT Thu May 2 2024
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........75 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 01:36 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:55 AM.
Sunset......................8:17 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 07:12 AM EDT.
High at 01:54 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:55 AM.
Sunset......................8:18 PM.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1137 AM EDT Thu May 2 2024
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
Generally light southeasterly winds are expected today with surf
around 1 to 2 feet, resulting in a moderate risk of rip currents for
all beaches. Winds and surf will increase slightly beginning Friday
afternoon and continuing into the weekend, resulting in a high rip
current risk for all beaches by the weekend.
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......Red
South Facing Gulf Beaches.....Red
Franklin......................Yellow
FLZ108-022030-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1037 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........75 degrees.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 1 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 04:42 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:00 AM.
Sunset......................8:23 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................6:59 AM.
Sunset......................8:24 PM.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southeast 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
$$
FLZ112-022030-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1037 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 to 2 feet.
Water Temperature...........75 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 12 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 04:42 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:58 AM.
Sunset......................8:21 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph, becoming
south in the afternoon.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................6:57 AM.
Sunset......................8:22 PM.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
FLZ114-022030-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
1137 AM EDT Thu May 2 2024 /1037 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024/
.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.
Water Temperature...........75 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 12 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 01:36 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:57 AM.
Sunset......................8:19 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
S Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
State Park Beaches.......High.
Surf Height...
W Facing Beaches.........Around 1 foot.
S Facing Beaches.........Around 2 feet.
State Park Beaches.......Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 07:12 AM EDT.
High at 01:54 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:56 AM.
Sunset......................8:19 PM.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southeast 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
$$
FLZ115-022030-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
1137 AM EDT Thu May 2 2024
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Water Temperature...........75 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 01:36 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:55 AM.
Sunset......................8:17 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 07:12 AM EDT.
High at 01:54 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:55 AM.
Sunset......................8:18 PM.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$