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Learn About Rip Current Safety Before Visiting The Beach!

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
316 AM EDT Tue Sep 1 2026

.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...

A moderate risk of rip currents is expected over the next several
days, maximizing during the afternoon and evening hours in conjunction
with the seabreeze. With the Memorial Day Weekend coming up, we want
to remind everyone that life threatening rip currents can still occur
with a moderate risk. For those visiting the beaches, heed the beach
signs, flags, and advice of officials. Swim at guarded beaches and
know your options if caught in a rip current. Find more information
at this website: https://www.weather.gov/tae/ripcurrentawareness

FLZ108-012030-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
216 AM CDT Tue Sep 1 2026

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........85 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 103.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 10:03 AM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:21 AM.
Sunset......................8:09 PM.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 106.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 12:07 PM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:21 AM.
Sunset......................8:08 PM.

.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Partly sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the mid 80s. East winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds
around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. West 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

$$

FLZ112-012030-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
216 AM CDT Tue Sep 1 2026

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........86 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 106.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 10:03 AM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:19 AM.
Sunset......................8:07 PM.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............Around 90.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 106.
Winds.......................Northeast winds around 10 mph, becoming
southeast in the afternoon.
Tides...
Panama City..............Low at 12:07 PM CDT.
Sunrise.....................7:20 AM.
Sunset......................8:06 PM.

.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Partly sunny. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the mid 80s. East winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds
around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. 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

$$

FLZ114-012030-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
316 AM EDT Tue Sep 1 2026 /216 AM CDT Tue Sep 1 2026/

.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**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........86 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 103.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 06:20 AM EDT.
Low at 01:37 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:18 AM.
Sunset......................8:05 PM.

.WEDNESDAY...
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. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 105.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 06:45 AM EDT.
Low at 02:33 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:18 AM.
Sunset......................8:04 PM.

.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Partly sunny. Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. East winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds
around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. West 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

$$

FLZ115-012030-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
316 AM EDT Tue Sep 1 2026

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
UV Index**..................Very High.
Water Temperature...........86 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 06:20 AM EDT.
Low at 01:37 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:16 AM.
Sunset......................8:03 PM.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 1 foot.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 100.
Winds.......................East winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 06:45 AM EDT.
Low at 02:33 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................7:17 AM.
Sunset......................8:02 PM.

.THURSDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Surf height around 1 foot.
Partly sunny. Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid
80s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast 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


$$

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Tide information for Tuesday September 01 2026.

Saint Marks River Entrance.
High 04:45 AM ... Low 11:27 AM ... High 05:52 PM ... Low 11:22 PM.

Apalachicola.
Low 12:48 AM ... High 06:20 AM ... Low 01:37 PM ... High 08:23 PM.

Saint Andrews Bay at Panama City.
High 12:36 AM ... Low 10:03 AM.

Note that the times of high and low tide are 3 minutes earlier at
Shell Point than at the Saint Marks River Entrance.

The average water temperature at Apalachicola was 84.2 degrees.
Sunrise and sunset in Tallahassee.
September 1 2026: Sunrise 714 AM EDT Sunset 800 PM EDT

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• Marine Modeling and Analysis Branch
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