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SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1207 PM EST Thu Dec 18 2025
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS AT ALL LOCAL BEACHES...
A high risk of rip currents will exist at all area beaches today and
for the next few days. Wind and surf increase today and tonight as a
low pressure system approaches the area. Showers and isolated
thunderstorms will also increase beginning this morning. The cold
front passes through early Friday morning with southerly winds
becoming northerly behind the front and keeping surf heights elevated
into the weekend. Therefore, the high risk of rip current will
continue into Saturday. Conditions improve Sunday into early next
week.
Based on communication with area beach officials, the following flags
are flying at area beaches:
Walton........................RED
Bay...........................RED
State Park Gulf Beaches.......RED
West Facing Gulf Beaches......RED
South Facing Gulf Beaches.....RED
Franklin......................RED
FLZ108-182115-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1107 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........60 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain and a slight chance
of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:35 AM.
Sunset......................5:47 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 07:18 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:36 AM.
Sunset......................5:47 PM.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
East 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
$$
FLZ112-182115-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1107 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........62 degrees.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:33 AM.
Sunset......................5:45 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 07:18 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:33 AM.
Sunset......................5:46 PM.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
East winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
FLZ114-182115-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
1207 PM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 /1107 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025/
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........High.
S Facing Beaches.........High.
State Park Beaches.......High.
Surf Height...
W Facing Beaches.........Around 2 feet.
S Facing Beaches.........Around 3 feet.
State Park Beaches.......Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........59 degrees.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southeast winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 05:37 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:30 AM.
Sunset......................5:45 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........High.
S Facing Beaches.........High.
State Park Beaches.......High.
Surf Height...
W Facing Beaches.........Around 4 feet.
S Facing Beaches.........Around 3 feet.
State Park Beaches.......Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 10:10 AM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:31 AM.
Sunset......................5:45 PM.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet.
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
East 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
$$
FLZ115-182115-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
1207 PM EST Thu Dec 18 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........56 degrees.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain likely and a slight chance
of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 05:37 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:28 AM.
Sunset......................5:43 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph, becoming
north around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 10:10 AM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:29 AM.
Sunset......................5:43 PM.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northeast winds around 20 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1207 PM EST Thu Dec 18 2025
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS AT ALL LOCAL BEACHES...
A high risk of rip currents will exist at all area beaches today and
for the next few days. Wind and surf increase today and tonight as a
low pressure system approaches the area. Showers and isolated
thunderstorms will also increase beginning this morning. The cold
front passes through early Friday morning with southerly winds
becoming northerly behind the front and keeping surf heights elevated
into the weekend. Therefore, the high risk of rip current will
continue into Saturday. Conditions improve Sunday into early next
week.
Based on communication with area beach officials, the following flags
are flying at area beaches:
Walton........................RED
Bay...........................RED
State Park Gulf Beaches.......RED
West Facing Gulf Beaches......RED
South Facing Gulf Beaches.....RED
Franklin......................RED
FLZ108-182115-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1107 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........60 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Rain and a slight chance
of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:35 AM.
Sunset......................5:47 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 07:18 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:36 AM.
Sunset......................5:47 PM.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
East 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
$$
FLZ112-182115-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1107 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........62 degrees.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:33 AM.
Sunset......................5:45 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 07:18 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:33 AM.
Sunset......................5:46 PM.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
East winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
FLZ114-182115-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
1207 PM EST Thu Dec 18 2025 /1107 AM CST Thu Dec 18 2025/
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........High.
S Facing Beaches.........High.
State Park Beaches.......High.
Surf Height...
W Facing Beaches.........Around 2 feet.
S Facing Beaches.........Around 3 feet.
State Park Beaches.......Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........59 degrees.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Southeast winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 05:37 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:30 AM.
Sunset......................5:45 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........High.
S Facing Beaches.........High.
State Park Beaches.......High.
Surf Height...
W Facing Beaches.........Around 4 feet.
S Facing Beaches.........Around 3 feet.
State Park Beaches.......Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 10:10 AM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:31 AM.
Sunset......................5:45 PM.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet.
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
East 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
$$
FLZ115-182115-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
1207 PM EST Thu Dec 18 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........56 degrees.
Weather.....................Cloudy. Rain likely and a slight chance
of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 05:37 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:28 AM.
Sunset......................5:43 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 20 mph, becoming
north around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 10:10 AM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:29 AM.
Sunset......................5:43 PM.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northeast winds around 20 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$