FZUS52 KTAE 190559
SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1259 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK FOR ALL BEACHES TODAY...
Strong northwesterly to northerly winds will kick up the surf to 3 to
5 feet along area beaches today. This will lead to a high rip current
risk for all beaches, and residents and visitors should heed all
posted beach flags.
The surf and swell period will gradually decrease Saturday with
moderate risks returning by Sunday into next week.
FLZ108-192115-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1159 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........62 degrees.
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...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 07:58 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:36 AM.
Sunset......................5:48 PM.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
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.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
East 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
$$
FLZ112-192115-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1159 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........63 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 07:18 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:33 AM.
Sunset......................5:46 PM.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 07:58 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:34 AM.
Sunset......................5:46 PM.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
East winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
East winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
FLZ114-192115-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
1259 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 /1159 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025/
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........High.
S Facing Beaches.........High.
State Park Beaches.......High.
Surf Height...
W Facing Beaches.........Around 3 feet.
S Facing Beaches.........Around 3 feet.
State Park Beaches.......Around 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........60 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 10:10 AM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:31 AM.
Sunset......................5:45 PM.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
S Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
State Park Beaches.......High.
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.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 10:47 AM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:31 AM.
Sunset......................5:45 PM.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
East winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
East 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
$$
FLZ115-192115-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
1259 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........58 degrees.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 8 AM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 10:10 AM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:29 AM.
Sunset......................5:43 PM.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 10:47 AM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:30 AM.
Sunset......................5:44 PM.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
East winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1259 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK FOR ALL BEACHES TODAY...
Strong northwesterly to northerly winds will kick up the surf to 3 to
5 feet along area beaches today. This will lead to a high rip current
risk for all beaches, and residents and visitors should heed all
posted beach flags.
The surf and swell period will gradually decrease Saturday with
moderate risks returning by Sunday into next week.
FLZ108-192115-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1159 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........62 degrees.
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...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 07:58 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:36 AM.
Sunset......................5:48 PM.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
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.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
East 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
$$
FLZ112-192115-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1159 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 5 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........63 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................North winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 07:18 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:33 AM.
Sunset......................5:46 PM.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 07:58 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:34 AM.
Sunset......................5:46 PM.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
East winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
East winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
FLZ114-192115-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
1259 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025 /1159 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025/
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........High.
S Facing Beaches.........High.
State Park Beaches.......High.
Surf Height...
W Facing Beaches.........Around 3 feet.
S Facing Beaches.........Around 3 feet.
State Park Beaches.......Around 4 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........60 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 10:10 AM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:31 AM.
Sunset......................5:45 PM.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
S Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
State Park Beaches.......High.
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.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 10:47 AM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:31 AM.
Sunset......................5:45 PM.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
East winds around 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
East 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
$$
FLZ115-192115-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
1259 AM EST Fri Dec 19 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........58 degrees.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 8 AM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 10:10 AM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:29 AM.
Sunset......................5:43 PM.
.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 10:47 AM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:30 AM.
Sunset......................5:44 PM.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
East winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$