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SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1119 AM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
Low to moderate risk of rip currents are expected the next few days
with light and variable winds. Fog is possible the next few mornings.
As winds increase later this week and into the weekend some return to
rip current risks are possible.
Based on communication with area beach officials, the following flags
are flying at area beaches:
Walton........................Yellow
Bay...........................Yellow
State Park Gulf Beaches.......Yellow
West Facing Gulf Beaches......Not Available
South Facing Gulf Beaches.....Not Available
Franklin......................Yellow
FLZ108-232115-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1019 AM CST Tue Dec 23 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........61 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:38 AM.
Sunset......................5:49 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 2 PM, then sunny.
Areas of fog.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming west
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 09:40 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:38 AM.
Sunset......................5:50 PM.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around
1 foot. Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest
winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Southwest 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
$$
FLZ112-232115-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1019 AM CST Tue Dec 23 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........63 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:35 AM.
Sunset......................5:48 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 2 PM, then sunny.
Areas of fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming west
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 09:40 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:36 AM.
Sunset......................5:48 PM.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around
1 foot. Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest
winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
FLZ114-232115-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
1119 AM EST Tue Dec 23 2025 /1019 AM CST Tue Dec 23 2025/
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........Low.
S Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
State Park Beaches.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
W Facing Beaches.........1 foot or less.
S Facing Beaches.........Around 1 foot.
State Park Beaches.......Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........61 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 12:24 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:33 AM.
Sunset......................5:47 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........Low.
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.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
sunny. Areas of fog.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming west
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 12:55 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:33 AM.
Sunset......................5:47 PM.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around
1 foot. Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest
winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. West winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Southwest 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
$$
FLZ115-232115-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
1119 AM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........60 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 12:24 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:31 AM.
Sunset......................5:45 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 12:55 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:32 AM.
Sunset......................5:46 PM.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around
1 foot. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. West winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1119 AM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
Low to moderate risk of rip currents are expected the next few days
with light and variable winds. Fog is possible the next few mornings.
As winds increase later this week and into the weekend some return to
rip current risks are possible.
Based on communication with area beach officials, the following flags
are flying at area beaches:
Walton........................Yellow
Bay...........................Yellow
State Park Gulf Beaches.......Yellow
West Facing Gulf Beaches......Not Available
South Facing Gulf Beaches.....Not Available
Franklin......................Yellow
FLZ108-232115-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1019 AM CST Tue Dec 23 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........61 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:38 AM.
Sunset......................5:49 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 2 PM, then sunny.
Areas of fog.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming west
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 09:40 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:38 AM.
Sunset......................5:50 PM.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around
1 foot. Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest
winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Southwest 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
$$
FLZ112-232115-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1019 AM CST Tue Dec 23 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........63 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:35 AM.
Sunset......................5:48 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 2 PM, then sunny.
Areas of fog.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming west
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 09:40 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:36 AM.
Sunset......................5:48 PM.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around
1 foot. Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest
winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. West winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Southwest winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
FLZ114-232115-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
1119 AM EST Tue Dec 23 2025 /1019 AM CST Tue Dec 23 2025/
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........Low.
S Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
State Park Beaches.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
W Facing Beaches.........1 foot or less.
S Facing Beaches.........Around 1 foot.
State Park Beaches.......Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........61 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 12:24 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:33 AM.
Sunset......................5:47 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........Low.
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.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 2 PM, then mostly
sunny. Areas of fog.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming west
in the afternoon.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 12:55 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:33 AM.
Sunset......................5:47 PM.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around
1 foot. Mostly sunny. Patchy fog. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest
winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. West winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs around 70.
Southwest 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
$$
FLZ115-232115-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
1119 AM EST Tue Dec 23 2025
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........60 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 12:24 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:31 AM.
Sunset......................5:45 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. Patchy fog.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................North winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 12:55 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:32 AM.
Sunset......................5:46 PM.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around
1 foot. Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. West winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper
60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$