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Detailed Surf Zone Forecast

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Surf Zone Forecast
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
301 AM EDT Sat May 18 2024

.THE SURF ZONE FORECAST GENERAL OUTLOOK...

Surf heights around 3 feet today will continue, with west/southwest
winds of about 15 mph. There is a high chance for rip currents at all
area beaches today. Showers and thunderstorms are likely today with
strong to severe storms possible.

FLZ108-182030-
South Walton-
Including the beaches of Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach,
and Turquoise Beach
201 AM CDT Sat May 18 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........79 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers with
thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 08:34 AM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:48 AM.
Sunset......................8:34 PM.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 08:24 AM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:48 AM.
Sunset......................8:35 PM.

.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs around 80. Southeast
winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the lower
80s. 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

$$

FLZ112-182030-
Coastal Bay-
Including the beaches of Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach
201 AM CDT Sat May 18 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........79 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers with
thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 08:34 AM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:47 AM.
Sunset......................8:31 PM.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Panama City..............High at 08:24 AM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:46 AM.
Sunset......................8:32 PM.

.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 2 feet. Sunny.
Highs in the lower 80s. North winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southeast winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the lower
80s. 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

$$

FLZ114-182030-
Coastal Gulf-
Including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach
301 AM EDT Sat May 18 2024 /201 AM CDT Sat May 18 2024/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY 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...........78 degrees.
Weather.....................Mostly cloudy. Showers with
thunderstorms likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds around 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 07:15 AM EDT.
High at 01:24 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:46 AM.
Sunset......................8:29 PM.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk...
W Facing Beaches.........High.
S Facing Beaches.........High.
State Park Beaches.......High.
Surf Height...
W Facing Beaches.........Around 2 feet.
S Facing Beaches.........Around 3 feet.
State Park Beaches.......Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Sunny. A chance of showers and a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 07:51 AM EDT.
High at 01:36 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:46 AM.
Sunset......................8:30 PM.

.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs around 80. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs around 80.
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

$$

FLZ115-182030-
Coastal Franklin-
Including the beaches of Apalachicola
301 AM EDT Sat May 18 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Water Temperature...........78 degrees.
Weather.....................Partly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms
likely.
High Temperature............In the upper 70s.
Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 07:15 AM EDT.
High at 01:24 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:44 AM.
Sunset......................8:27 PM.

.SUNDAY...
Rip Current Risk............High.
Surf Height.................Around 3 feet.
Weather.....................Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
High Temperature............In the lower 80s.
Winds.......................West winds around 10 mph.
Tides...
Apalachicola.............Low at 07:51 AM EDT.
High at 01:36 PM EDT.
Sunrise.....................6:44 AM.
Sunset......................8:28 PM.

.MONDAY...High rip current risk*. Surf height around 3 feet. Sunny.
Highs around 80. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...High rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
East winds around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Moderate rip current risk*. Sunny. Highs in the upper
70s. 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


$$

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TIDTAE

Tide information for Saturday May 18 2024.

Saint Marks River Entrance.
Low 05:37 AM ... High 12:04 PM ... Low 06:28 PM.

Apalachicola.
High 01:21 AM ... Low 07:15 AM ... High 01:24 PM ... Low 08:39 PM.

Saint Andrews Bay at Panama City.
Low 01:06 AM ... High 08:34 AM ... Low 05:44 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 Destin was 76.8 degrees.
The average water temperature at Apalachicola was 77.0 degrees.
Sunrise and sunset in Tallahassee.
May 18 2024: Sunrise 641 AM EDT Sunset 827 PM EDT

More Information on Tides and SST's

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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