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SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1127 AM EST Mon Mar 2 2026
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
Light east to southeast winds are expected today with
surf heights generally 1 to 2 feet. Similar conditions
are expected through the middle of the week with a
moderate risk of rip currents.
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
FLZ108-022115-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1027 AM CST Mon Mar 2 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........63 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:09 AM.
Sunset......................6:45 PM.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 06:32 AM CST.
High at 12:12 PM CST.
Low at 02:52 PM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:08 AM.
Sunset......................6:45 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet.
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs around 70. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast 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
$$
FLZ112-022115-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1027 AM CST Mon Mar 2 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........62 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:07 AM.
Sunset......................6:43 PM.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 06:32 AM CST.
High at 12:12 PM CST.
Low at 02:52 PM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:05 AM.
Sunset......................6:43 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet.
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs around
70. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
FLZ114-022115-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
1127 AM EST Mon Mar 2 2026 /1027 AM CST Mon Mar 2 2026/
.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**..................High.
Water Temperature...........63 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 04:21 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:05 AM.
Sunset......................6:41 PM.
.TUESDAY...
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.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 10:32 AM EST.
High at 04:29 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:04 AM.
Sunset......................6:42 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet.
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
Southeast 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
$$
FLZ115-022115-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
1127 AM EST Mon Mar 2 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........64 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 04:21 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:03 AM.
Sunset......................6:40 PM.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 10:32 AM EST.
High at 04:29 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:02 AM.
Sunset......................6:40 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet.
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1127 AM EST Mon Mar 2 2026
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
Light east to southeast winds are expected today with
surf heights generally 1 to 2 feet. Similar conditions
are expected through the middle of the week with a
moderate risk of rip currents.
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
FLZ108-022115-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1027 AM CST Mon Mar 2 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........63 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:09 AM.
Sunset......................6:45 PM.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 70.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 06:32 AM CST.
High at 12:12 PM CST.
Low at 02:52 PM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:08 AM.
Sunset......................6:45 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet.
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers. Highs around 70. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast 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
$$
FLZ112-022115-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1027 AM CST Mon Mar 2 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........62 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:07 AM.
Sunset......................6:43 PM.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 06:32 AM CST.
High at 12:12 PM CST.
Low at 02:52 PM CST.
Sunrise.....................7:05 AM.
Sunset......................6:43 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet.
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs around
70. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
FLZ114-022115-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
1127 AM EST Mon Mar 2 2026 /1027 AM CST Mon Mar 2 2026/
.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**..................High.
Water Temperature...........63 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 04:21 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:05 AM.
Sunset......................6:41 PM.
.TUESDAY...
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.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 70s.
Winds.......................East winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 10:32 AM EST.
High at 04:29 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:04 AM.
Sunset......................6:42 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet.
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
Southeast 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
$$
FLZ115-022115-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
1127 AM EST Mon Mar 2 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................High.
Water Temperature...........64 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 04:21 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:03 AM.
Sunset......................6:40 PM.
.TUESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 60s.
Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 10:32 AM EST.
High at 04:29 PM EST.
Sunrise.....................7:02 AM.
Sunset......................6:40 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet.
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A slight chance of
showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$