Click the map below for a detailed, zone based Coastal Waters Forecast

For the recently added St Andrews Bay Zone Forecast, click on the St Andrews Bay in the map above for a Marine Weather Forecast. For more information on recently changed marine zones, and the reasoning, please view this webpage here.

Nearshore Marine Forecasts

• Follow this link for Coastal Waters Forecast options beyond the map above 

Offshore Marine Forecasts

• Follow this link for Offshore Waters Forecast options beyond the map above

Click a point below for a detailed Hourly Weather Graph

If you need a forecast for a point not represented above...

• Navigate to this link and click the map for a detailed forecast in both tabular and graphical formats.

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

467
FZUS52 KTAE 121556
SRFTAE

Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1156 AM EDT Fri Jun 12 2026

.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...
A moderate risk of rip currents is forecast today at the Gulf beaches,
with surf height of around two feet. There is a high chance of rip
current risk on Saturday and Sunday at the Gulf beaches, with a surf
height of two to three feet. The risk should begin to decrease early
next week.


Based on communication with area beach officials, the following flags
are flying at area beaches:

Walton........................Yellow
Bay...........................Red
State Park Gulf Beaches.......Yellow
West Facing Gulf Beaches......Yellow
South Facing Gulf Beaches.....Yellow
Franklin......................Yellow

FLZ108-122030-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
1056 AM CDT Fri Jun 12 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........82 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 5 mph, becoming
southwest in the afternoon.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................6:42 AM.
Sunset......................8:47 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 103.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 08:01 AM CDT.
Sunrise.....................6:42 AM.
Sunset......................8:47 PM.

.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 80s. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds around
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Partly sunny. Showers and
thunderstorms likely. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest 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

$$

FLZ112-122030-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
1056 AM CDT Fri Jun 12 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........83 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 102.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
None.
Sunrise.....................6:41 AM.
Sunset......................8:44 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 106.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 08:01 AM CDT.
Sunrise.....................6:41 AM.
Sunset......................8:45 PM.

.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 80s. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Mostly sunny. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds around
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Partly sunny. Showers and
thunderstorms likely. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds around
20 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

$$
derate risk of rip currents is forecast today at the Gulf beaches.
There is a low to medium probability of a high risk developing along
the Emerald Coast beaches mainly this afternoon and evening as the sea
breeze adds a local wind wave swell. A longer period background swell
should reach the Gulf beaches on Saturday with surf heights increasing
to around 2 feet with the rip current risk expected to maximize in the
afternoon and evenings. There is a medium chance of a high rip current
risk on Saturday and Sunday at the Gulf beaches. The risk should begin
to decrease early next week.
FLZ114-122030-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
1156 AM EDT Fri Jun 12 2026 /1056 AM CDT Fri Jun 12 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 2 feet.
State Park Beaches.......Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........84 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 102.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 12:37 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:40 AM.
Sunset......................8:42 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........High.
S Facing Beaches.........High.
State Park Beaches.......High.
Surf Height...
W Facing Beaches.........Around 1 foot.
S Facing Beaches.........Around 2 feet.
State Park Beaches.......Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 106.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 08:32 AM EDT.
High at 01:19 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:40 AM.
Sunset......................8:42 PM.

.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 80s. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. A slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Partly sunny. Showers likely
and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds
around 20 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

$$

FLZ115-122030-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
1156 AM EDT Fri Jun 12 2026

.REST OF TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............Moderate.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
UV Index**..................Extreme.
Water Temperature...........86 degrees.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the mid 80s.
Winds.......................Light and variable winds, becoming
southwest around 10 mph in the
afternoon.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............High at 12:37 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:38 AM.
Sunset......................8:40 PM.

.SATURDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 2 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the upper 80s.
Max Heat Index..............Up to 102.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 08:32 AM EDT.
High at 01:19 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:38 AM.
Sunset......................8:41 PM.

.SUNDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the mid 80s. West winds around 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Partly sunny. Showers likely
and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest 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


$$

620
SOUS42 KTAE 130030
TIDTAE

Tide information for Saturday June 13 2026.

Saint Marks River Entrance.
High 02:09 AM ... Low 06:55 AM ... High 12:42 PM ... Low 08:17 PM.

Apalachicola.
High 05:52 AM ... Low 08:32 AM ... High 01:19 PM ... Low 10:18 PM.

Saint Andrews Bay at Panama City.
High 08:01 AM ... Low 07:36 PM.

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.
June 13 2026: Sunrise 635 AM EDT Sunset 840 PM EDT

More Information on Tides and SST's

• NOAA Tides Website (zoom in to the area of interest for a point)

Are you interested in receiving occasional marine-related news from NWS-Tallahassee or becoming a Weather Ready Nation (WRN) Marine Ambassador?

Fill out the NWS-Tallahassee Marine Contact Form (linked)!

For questions, please contact: Lance.Franck@noaa.gov

Weather Slides for Presentation Above

Navigation Slides for Presentation Above

Other information

• Marine Modeling and Analysis Branch
• Rip Current Safety Info
• Beaufort Scale (descriptions; color photos)
• Boating Safety
• U.S. Coast Guard
• National Geodetic Survery
• Port Meteorological Officers' Volunteer Observing Ship (VOS) Program
• NWS Marine Weather Services
• Frequently Asked Questions