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SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
455 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
Conditions will continue to improve across area beaches through
Saturday as light winds prevail, a moderate risk of rip currents is
expected. Winds increase and turn onshore again on Sunday, increasing
the chances for a high risk of rip currents along area beaches ahead
of our next cold front on Monday.
FLZ108-131700-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
355 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........66 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph, becoming
southeast around 5 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:56 AM.
Sunset......................7:52 PM.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:55 AM.
Sunset......................7:53 PM.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet.
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. Breezy. West winds around
25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Partly 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
$$
FLZ112-131700-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
355 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........64 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph, becoming
southeast around 5 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:54 AM.
Sunset......................7:50 PM.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:53 AM.
Sunset......................7:51 PM.
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 70. Windy. West winds around
30 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Partly sunny. Cooler. Highs in the
lower 50s. North winds around 20 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
FLZ114-131700-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
455 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 /355 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026/
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
S Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
State Park Beaches.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
W Facing Beaches.........Around 2 feet.
S Facing Beaches.........Around 2 feet.
State Park Beaches.......Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........67 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 20 mph, diminishing
to around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 07:38 AM EDT.
High at 03:46 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:52 AM.
Sunset......................7:48 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.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 08:31 AM EDT.
High at 04:04 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:51 AM.
Sunset......................7:49 PM.
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Breezy. West winds
around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Cooler. Highs in the
mid 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
$$
FLZ115-131700-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
455 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........71 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 20 mph, diminishing
to around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 07:38 AM EDT.
High at 03:46 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:51 AM.
Sunset......................7:47 PM.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 08:31 AM EDT.
High at 04:04 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:49 AM.
Sunset......................7:47 PM.
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 70. Southwest winds around
20 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Cooler. Highs in the
mid 50s. North winds around 20 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
455 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
Conditions will continue to improve across area beaches through
Saturday as light winds prevail, a moderate risk of rip currents is
expected. Winds increase and turn onshore again on Sunday, increasing
the chances for a high risk of rip currents along area beaches ahead
of our next cold front on Monday.
FLZ108-131700-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
355 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........66 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph, becoming
southeast around 5 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:56 AM.
Sunset......................7:52 PM.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:55 AM.
Sunset......................7:53 PM.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet.
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. Breezy. West winds around
25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Partly 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
$$
FLZ112-131700-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
355 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........64 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph, becoming
southeast around 5 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:54 AM.
Sunset......................7:50 PM.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:53 AM.
Sunset......................7:51 PM.
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 70. Windy. West winds around
30 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Partly sunny. Cooler. Highs in the
lower 50s. North winds around 20 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
FLZ114-131700-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
455 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026 /355 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026/
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
S Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
State Park Beaches.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
W Facing Beaches.........Around 2 feet.
S Facing Beaches.........Around 2 feet.
State Park Beaches.......Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........67 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 20 mph, diminishing
to around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 07:38 AM EDT.
High at 03:46 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:52 AM.
Sunset......................7:48 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.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 08:31 AM EDT.
High at 04:04 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:51 AM.
Sunset......................7:49 PM.
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Breezy. West winds
around 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Cooler. Highs in the
mid 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
$$
FLZ115-131700-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
455 AM EDT Fri Mar 13 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........71 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 20 mph, diminishing
to around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 07:38 AM EDT.
High at 03:46 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:51 AM.
Sunset......................7:47 PM.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 08:31 AM EDT.
High at 04:04 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:49 AM.
Sunset......................7:47 PM.
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Partly
sunny. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a
chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 70. Southwest winds around
20 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Cooler. Highs in the
mid 50s. North winds around 20 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$