For a graphical forecast, visit weather.gov/beach/tae or see the county based surf zone forecast below:
Detailed Surf Zone Forecast
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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
207 AM EDT Tue Oct 8 2024
.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
Surf heights and winds will increase through Thursday for all beaches
as Hurricane Milton passes to our south. This will result in a high
risk for rip currents.
FLZ108-090700-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
107 AM CDT Tue Oct 8 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Water Temperature...........81 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 12:15 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:42 AM.
Sunset......................7:23 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 20 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 01:31 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:43 AM.
Sunset......................7:21 PM.
.THURSDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 8 feet. Sunny.
Highs around 80. North winds around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Low rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northeast 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
$$
FLZ112-090700-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
107 AM CDT Tue Oct 8 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Water Temperature...........82 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 12:15 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:40 AM.
Sunset......................7:21 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Partly sunny.
High Temperature............Around 80.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 01:31 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:40 AM.
Sunset......................7:20 PM.
.THURSDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 8 feet. Sunny.
Highs around 80. Breezy. North winds around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$
FLZ114-090700-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
207 AM EDT Tue Oct 8 2024 /107 AM CDT Tue Oct 8 2024/
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........High.
S Facing Beaches.........High.
State Park Beaches.......High.
Surf Height...
W Facing Beaches.........Around 3 feet.
S Facing Beaches.........Around 2 feet.
State Park Beaches.......Around 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........80 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 06:00 AM EDT.
Low at 02:17 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:38 AM.
Sunset......................7:19 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........High.
S Facing Beaches.........High.
State Park Beaches.......High.
Surf Height...
W Facing Beaches.........Around 3 feet.
S Facing Beaches.........Around 3 feet.
State Park Beaches.......Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain
and thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 06:36 AM EDT.
Low at 03:28 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:39 AM.
Sunset......................7:18 PM.
.THURSDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 6 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Breezy. North winds around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. Northeast 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
$$
FLZ115-090700-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
207 AM EDT Tue Oct 8 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...
.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........78 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 02:17 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:36 AM.
Sunset......................7:18 PM.
.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 4 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
a slight chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Breezy. Northeast winds around 25 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 06:36 AM EDT.
Low at 03:28 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:37 AM.
Sunset......................7:17 PM.
.THURSDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 8 feet. Mostly
sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Breezy. North winds around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Northeast winds around 15 mph.
&&
Rip Current Risk Category
* Low Risk - The risk for rip currents is low, however,
life-threatening rip currents often occur in the vicinity of groins,
jetties, reefs, and piers.
* Moderate Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the
surf zone.
* High Risk - Life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf
zone.
** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see:
https://www.weather.gov/beach/tae
$$