FZUS52 KTAE 221558
SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1158 AM EDT Wed Apr 22 2026
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
Another day of a moderate risk of rip currents is expected today
thanks to prevailing high pressure and a steady southeast wind. For
Thursday-Friday, the risk may become high for south-facing Gulf
County beaches and St George Island as a 6-second southeast period
swell takes shape.
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......YELLOW
South Facing Gulf Beaches.....YELLOW
Franklin......................YELLOW
FLZ108-222015-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1058 AM CDT Wed Apr 22 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........72 degrees.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 3 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 01:51 PM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:10 AM.
Sunset......................8:17 PM.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 02:53 PM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:09 AM.
Sunset......................8:17 PM.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet.
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
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
$$
FLZ112-222015-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1058 AM CDT Wed Apr 22 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........71 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 01:51 PM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:08 AM.
Sunset......................8:14 PM.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 02:53 PM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:07 AM.
Sunset......................8:15 PM.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet.
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
FLZ114-222015-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
1158 AM EDT Wed Apr 22 2026 /1058 AM CDT Wed Apr 22 2026/
.REST OF 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 3 feet.
State Park Beaches.......Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........71 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 12 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:07 AM.
Sunset......................8:12 PM.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
S Facing Beaches.........High.
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.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 12:41 PM EDT.
Low at 03:00 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:06 AM.
Sunset......................8:13 PM.
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds
around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
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
$$
FLZ115-222015-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
1158 AM EDT Wed Apr 22 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........72 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:05 AM.
Sunset......................8:11 PM.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 12:41 PM EDT.
Low at 03:00 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:04 AM.
Sunset......................8:11 PM.
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds
around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
SRFTAE
Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1158 AM EDT Wed Apr 22 2026
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
Another day of a moderate risk of rip currents is expected today
thanks to prevailing high pressure and a steady southeast wind. For
Thursday-Friday, the risk may become high for south-facing Gulf
County beaches and St George Island as a 6-second southeast period
swell takes shape.
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......YELLOW
South Facing Gulf Beaches.....YELLOW
Franklin......................YELLOW
FLZ108-222015-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1058 AM CDT Wed Apr 22 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........72 degrees.
Weather.....................Partly sunny until 3 PM, then sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 01:51 PM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:10 AM.
Sunset......................8:17 PM.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 02:53 PM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:09 AM.
Sunset......................8:17 PM.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet.
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
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
$$
FLZ112-222015-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1058 AM CDT Wed Apr 22 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Moderate.
Water Temperature...........71 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 01:51 PM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:08 AM.
Sunset......................8:14 PM.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 02:53 PM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:07 AM.
Sunset......................8:15 PM.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet.
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
West winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
FLZ114-222015-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
1158 AM EDT Wed Apr 22 2026 /1058 AM CDT Wed Apr 22 2026/
.REST OF 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 3 feet.
State Park Beaches.......Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........71 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy until 12 PM, then mostly
sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:07 AM.
Sunset......................8:12 PM.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........Moderate.
S Facing Beaches.........High.
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.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 12:41 PM EDT.
Low at 03:00 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:06 AM.
Sunset......................8:13 PM.
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds
around 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
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
$$
FLZ115-222015-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
1158 AM EDT Wed Apr 22 2026
.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........72 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................7:05 AM.
Sunset......................8:11 PM.
.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 70s.
Winds.......................Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 12:41 PM EDT.
Low at 03:00 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:04 AM.
Sunset......................8:11 PM.
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds
around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$