FZUS52 KTAE 200536
SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1236 AM EST Sat Dec 20 2025
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
A high risk of rip currents continues this morning along Walton and
Bay County beaches due to surf around 2 feet with a 6 second period.
However, surf and period should subside this afternoon, resulting in a
moderate rip current risk for all beaches this afternoon into early
next week.
FLZ108-202115-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1136 PM CST Fri Dec 19 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........61 degrees.
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...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 08:33 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:37 AM.
Sunset......................5:48 PM.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. East 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
$$
FLZ112-202115-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1136 PM CST Fri Dec 19 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........63 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 07:58 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:34 AM.
Sunset......................5:46 PM.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 08:33 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:34 AM.
Sunset......................5:47 PM.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
FLZ114-202115-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
1236 AM EST Sat Dec 20 2025 /1136 PM CST Fri Dec 19 2025/
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
S Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
State Park Beaches.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
W Facing Beaches.........Around 1 foot.
S Facing Beaches.........Around 1 foot.
State Park Beaches.......Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........61 degrees.
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...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
S Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
State Park Beaches.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
W Facing Beaches.........Around 1 foot.
S Facing Beaches.........Around 1 foot.
State Park Beaches.......Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 11:22 AM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:32 AM.
Sunset......................5:46 PM.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
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.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. East 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
$$
FLZ115-202115-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
1236 AM EST Sat Dec 20 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........59 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 10:47 AM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:30 AM.
Sunset......................5:44 PM.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 11:22 AM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:30 AM.
Sunset......................5:44 PM.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
East winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1236 AM EST Sat Dec 20 2025
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
A high risk of rip currents continues this morning along Walton and
Bay County beaches due to surf around 2 feet with a 6 second period.
However, surf and period should subside this afternoon, resulting in a
moderate rip current risk for all beaches this afternoon into early
next week.
FLZ108-202115-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1136 PM CST Fri Dec 19 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........61 degrees.
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...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 08:33 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:37 AM.
Sunset......................5:48 PM.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. East 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
$$
FLZ112-202115-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1136 PM CST Fri Dec 19 2025
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........63 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 07:58 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:34 AM.
Sunset......................5:46 PM.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 08:33 AM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:34 AM.
Sunset......................5:47 PM.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
FLZ114-202115-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
1236 AM EST Sat Dec 20 2025 /1136 PM CST Fri Dec 19 2025/
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
S Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
State Park Beaches.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
W Facing Beaches.........Around 1 foot.
S Facing Beaches.........Around 1 foot.
State Park Beaches.......Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........61 degrees.
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...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
S Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
State Park Beaches.......Moderate.
Surf Height...
W Facing Beaches.........Around 1 foot.
S Facing Beaches.........Around 1 foot.
State Park Beaches.......Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 11:22 AM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:32 AM.
Sunset......................5:46 PM.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
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.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. East 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
$$
FLZ115-202115-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
1236 AM EST Sat Dec 20 2025
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........59 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 10:47 AM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:30 AM.
Sunset......................5:44 PM.
.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 60s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 11:22 AM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:30 AM.
Sunset......................5:44 PM.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
East winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$