Good morning, this is your Panhandle surf zone forecast for Tuesday, May fifth through Saturday, May ninth.

We're looking at small but fun conditions today with surf heights hovering around one foot across the region. Light southeast winds at five to ten miles per hour will keep things manageable, and you'll be treated to mostly sunny skies. Water temperatures are holding steady in the low to mid seventies, so it's definitely time to get in the water. However, there is a moderate risk of rip currents, so always exercise caution and respect the ocean's power.

Wednesday brings a slight bump in the surf with heights around two feet expected. Conditions remain mostly sunny as south winds pick up to around ten to fifteen miles per hour depending on your location. The rip current risk stays moderate for most areas, though State Park beaches along the Coastal Gulf are looking at a higher risk level. It's shaping up to be a beautiful beach day, with highs in the upper seventies to near eighty degrees.

Now things get interesting as we head into Thursday and Friday. A cold front approaches, and that's going to strengthen the onshore flow considerably. Thursday will see the rip current risk increase to high levels, particularly along the Coastal Bay near Panama City Beach where we could see surf heights around three feet. Showers and thunderstorms become a possibility throughout the day, so keep an eye on the sky. Highs will be in the mid to upper seventies with southwest winds around fifteen miles per hour.

Friday is when things really pick up. We're expecting showers likely with chances of thunderstorms as the cold front moves through. The rip current risk remains high across most of the Coastal Bay area, so if you're thinking about getting in the water, exercise extreme caution. East winds will increase to around fifteen miles per hour at times. Highs drop back to the mid seventies.

By Saturday, the system moves out and we'll see conditions improve. The rip current risk drops back to moderate levels as the front exits. We'll see partly to mostly cloudy skies with a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms lingering. Highs remain in the mid to upper seventies with lighter westerly winds around five to ten miles per hour.

In summary, enjoy the calm conditions early in the week, but prepare for rougher water by week's end as a cold front pushes through. Always be aware of rip current risks, and remember, if you find yourself caught in a rip current, swim parallel to shore to escape. Have a great day at the beach!

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