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SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1134 AM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
A modest west wind today will make for a moderate risk of rip
currents today, though a high risk still lingers for Gulf County
beaches. Similar conditions are expected for the remainder of the
week. By Saturday, the risk increases to high, especially at the
Panhandle beaches as winds southwest winds pick up ahead of an area of
low pressure traversing the region.
Based on communication with area beach officials, the following flags
are flying at area beaches:
Walton........................Yellow
Bay...........................Yellow
State Park Gulf Beaches.......Red
West Facing Gulf Beaches......Not Available
South Facing Gulf Beaches.....Not Available
Franklin......................Yellow
FLZ108-312115-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1034 AM CST Wed Dec 31 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 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:41 AM.
Sunset......................5:54 PM.
.NEW YEARS DAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:41 AM.
Sunset......................5:54 PM.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet.
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Partly sunny. Showers and a
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds
around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. 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
$$
FLZ112-312115-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1034 AM CST Wed Dec 31 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........60 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:38 AM.
Sunset......................5:52 PM.
.NEW YEARS DAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:38 AM.
Sunset......................5:53 PM.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet.
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Partly sunny. Showers and a
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds
around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. North winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
FLZ114-312115-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
1134 AM EST Wed Dec 31 2025 /1034 AM CST Wed Dec 31 2025/
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ THIS
EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
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 1 foot.
State Park Beaches.......Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........59 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 04:32 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:36 AM.
Sunset......................5:52 PM.
.NEW YEARS DAY...
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 1 foot.
State Park Beaches.......Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:36 AM.
Sunset......................5:52 PM.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet.
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Partly sunny. Showers and a
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds
around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. North 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
$$
FLZ115-312115-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
1134 AM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........58 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 04:32 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:34 AM.
Sunset......................5:50 PM.
.NEW YEARS DAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:34 AM.
Sunset......................5:50 PM.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Partly sunny. Showers and a
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. North winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1134 AM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
A modest west wind today will make for a moderate risk of rip
currents today, though a high risk still lingers for Gulf County
beaches. Similar conditions are expected for the remainder of the
week. By Saturday, the risk increases to high, especially at the
Panhandle beaches as winds southwest winds pick up ahead of an area of
low pressure traversing the region.
Based on communication with area beach officials, the following flags
are flying at area beaches:
Walton........................Yellow
Bay...........................Yellow
State Park Gulf Beaches.......Red
West Facing Gulf Beaches......Not Available
South Facing Gulf Beaches.....Not Available
Franklin......................Yellow
FLZ108-312115-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1034 AM CST Wed Dec 31 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 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:41 AM.
Sunset......................5:54 PM.
.NEW YEARS DAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:41 AM.
Sunset......................5:54 PM.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet.
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Partly sunny. Showers and a
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds
around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. 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
$$
FLZ112-312115-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1034 AM CST Wed Dec 31 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........60 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:38 AM.
Sunset......................5:52 PM.
.NEW YEARS DAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:38 AM.
Sunset......................5:53 PM.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet.
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Partly sunny. Showers and a
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds
around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. North winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
FLZ114-312115-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
1134 AM EST Wed Dec 31 2025 /1034 AM CST Wed Dec 31 2025/
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ THIS
EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...
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 1 foot.
State Park Beaches.......Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........59 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 04:32 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:36 AM.
Sunset......................5:52 PM.
.NEW YEARS DAY...
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 1 foot.
State Park Beaches.......Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:36 AM.
Sunset......................5:52 PM.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet.
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Partly sunny. Showers and a
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds
around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. North 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
$$
FLZ115-312115-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
1134 AM EST Wed Dec 31 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........58 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 50s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 04:32 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:34 AM.
Sunset......................5:50 PM.
.NEW YEARS DAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................1 foot or less.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:34 AM.
Sunset......................5:50 PM.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Partly sunny. Showers and a
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds
around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower
60s. North winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$