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SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1255 AM EST Thu Mar 5 2026
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
Light southeast winds are expected today with surf
heights generally 1 to 2 feet. On Friday, slightly
stronger onshore flow coupled with slightly higher
surf heights and increasing periods is expected to
result in a high risk of rip currents for the
panhandle beaches. Looking ahead to the weekend,
persistent onshore flow with surf heights of 2 to
3 feet and long periods is expected to continue
to result in a high risk of rip currents along
the panhandle beaches.
FLZ108-060600-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1155 PM CST Wed Mar 4 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........65 degrees.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Areas of dense fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 11:43 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:05 AM.
Sunset......................6:47 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 10 AM, then mostly
sunny. Areas of dense fog. A slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 11:23 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:04 AM.
Sunset......................6:47 PM.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs around 70. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 5 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
$$
FLZ112-060600-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1155 PM CST Wed Mar 4 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........65 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Areas of dense fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 11:43 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:03 AM.
Sunset......................6:45 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Areas of dense fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 11:23 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:02 AM.
Sunset......................6:45 PM.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs around 70. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower
70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
FLZ114-060600-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
1255 AM EST Thu Mar 5 2026 /1155 PM CST Wed Mar 4 2026/
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
S Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
State Park Beaches.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
W Facing Beaches.........1 foot or less.
S Facing Beaches.........Around 2 feet.
State Park Beaches.......Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........66 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Areas of dense fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 11:17 AM EST.
High at 04:46 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:01 AM.
Sunset......................6:43 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
S Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
State Park Beaches.......High.
Surf Height...
W Facing Beaches.........1 foot or less.
S Facing Beaches.........Around 1 foot.
State Park Beaches.......Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Areas of dense fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 11:31 AM EST.
High at 05:00 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:00 AM.
Sunset......................6:44 PM.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs around 70. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Partly sunny. Highs around 70.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
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
$$
FLZ115-060600-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
1255 AM EST Thu Mar 5 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........67 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 11:17 AM EST.
High at 04:46 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:00 AM.
Sunset......................6:42 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Areas of dense fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 11:31 AM EST.
High at 05:00 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................6:59 AM.
Sunset......................6:42 PM.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet.
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Partly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Partly sunny. Highs around 70.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1255 AM EST Thu Mar 5 2026
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
Light southeast winds are expected today with surf
heights generally 1 to 2 feet. On Friday, slightly
stronger onshore flow coupled with slightly higher
surf heights and increasing periods is expected to
result in a high risk of rip currents for the
panhandle beaches. Looking ahead to the weekend,
persistent onshore flow with surf heights of 2 to
3 feet and long periods is expected to continue
to result in a high risk of rip currents along
the panhandle beaches.
FLZ108-060600-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1155 PM CST Wed Mar 4 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........65 degrees.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Areas of dense fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 11:43 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:05 AM.
Sunset......................6:47 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 10 AM, then mostly
sunny. Areas of dense fog. A slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 11:23 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:04 AM.
Sunset......................6:47 PM.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 3 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs around 70. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Partly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 5 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
$$
FLZ112-060600-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1155 PM CST Wed Mar 4 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........65 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Areas of dense fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 11:43 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:03 AM.
Sunset......................6:45 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Areas of dense fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 11:23 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:02 AM.
Sunset......................6:45 PM.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs around 70. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower
70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
FLZ114-060600-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
1255 AM EST Thu Mar 5 2026 /1155 PM CST Wed Mar 4 2026/
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
S Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
State Park Beaches.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
W Facing Beaches.........1 foot or less.
S Facing Beaches.........Around 2 feet.
State Park Beaches.......Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........66 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Areas of dense fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 11:17 AM EST.
High at 04:46 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:01 AM.
Sunset......................6:43 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
S Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
State Park Beaches.......High.
Surf Height...
W Facing Beaches.........1 foot or less.
S Facing Beaches.........Around 1 foot.
State Park Beaches.......Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Areas of dense fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 11:31 AM EST.
High at 05:00 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:00 AM.
Sunset......................6:44 PM.
.SATURDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs around 70. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Partly sunny. Highs around 70.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Partly sunny. Highs in the lower
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
$$
FLZ115-060600-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
1255 AM EST Thu Mar 5 2026
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........67 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 11:17 AM EST.
High at 04:46 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:00 AM.
Sunset......................6:42 PM.
.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Areas of dense fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 11:31 AM EST.
High at 05:00 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................6:59 AM.
Sunset......................6:42 PM.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet.
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Partly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Partly sunny. Highs around 70.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$