Surf Report - Tallahassee FL

Good morning! Here's your surf zone forecast for the Florida Panhandle brought to you by the National Weather Service in Tallahassee.

A moderate risk of rip currents will persist through at least mid-week as high pressure dominates the region. However, things will escalate heading into Thursday when St. Joseph Peninsula beaches in Gulf County could see rip current risks increase to high as surf heights climb to around two feet.

Let's break down what you can expect across the different beach zones.

Starting with South Walton beaches including Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach, and Turquoise Beach, today looks absolutely gorgeous. Sunny skies with very high UV, so definitely grab that sunscreen. Expect around one foot of surf with moderate rip current risk. Water temps are a pleasant seventy-four degrees, and highs will reach the upper seventies under light northeast winds turning southeast by afternoon. High tide hits Panama City around nine twenty-eight in the morning with low tide at three twenty-five in the afternoon.

Tuesday continues the beautiful pattern with mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper seventies. Surf bumps up slightly to around two feet, and moderate rip current risk remains in effect. Southeast winds will be a bit stronger at around ten miles per hour.

Moving eastward to the Coastal Bay area near Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach, conditions today are equally inviting. You're looking at sunny skies with around two feet of surf and that same moderate rip current risk. Water temperatures here run a touch cooler at seventy-three degrees, while highs climb to around eighty. Northeast winds around ten miles per hour will shift southeast in the afternoon.

Tuesday for the Bay area stays mostly sunny with two-foot surf and moderate rip current risk. Southeast winds will bump up to fifteen miles per hour.

Now for our Gulf County beaches including Saint Joe Beach and the Coastal Gulf zone, here's where things get interesting. West-facing beaches see around one foot of surf while south-facing beaches pick up closer to two feet. State park beaches hover near one foot. All areas maintain moderate rip current risk today with highs around eighty and northeast winds becoming southeast.

The big story for Gulf County is Thursday when the Coastal Gulf zone, specifically Saint Joe Beach, will likely see rip current risks jump to high as conditions deteriorate. A chance of showers and thunderstorms moves in, so keep an eye on the forecast as we approach that day.

Finally, heading further east to Apalachicola in Coastal Franklin, expect mostly sunny skies today with around one foot of surf and moderate rip current risk. Water temperatures here are the warmest of the forecast area at seventy-eight degrees. Highs reach the upper seventies under east winds around ten miles per hour.

As we move through the week, mid-week conditions remain fairly stable with mostly sunny skies and moderate rip current risks across all zones. By Thursday, showe

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Good morning, this is your Tallahassee National Weather Service Surf Zone Forecast for Sunday, April 26th through Thursday, April 30th.

Let's start with today. Light northwest winds will give way to onshore southwest breezes this afternoon as the sea breeze develops. Expect mostly sunny skies with highs in the upper 70s and a very high UV index, so don't forget that sunscreen. Surf heights will be minimal, hovering around one foot throughout the day. However, a moderate risk of rip currents is in effect, so swimmers and waders should exercise caution and be aware of the water movement. Water temperatures are holding steady in the low to mid 70s, which should be comfortable for most water activities.

Moving into Monday, conditions remain quite pleasant. We'll see mostly sunny skies with highs around 80 degrees along the coastal bay areas and upper 70s elsewhere. Winds will be light out of the northeast in the morning, shifting to the southeast in the afternoon. Surfers should note that Tuesday is looking like the better day as winds increase to around 15 miles per hour, bringing slightly better conditions with surf heights reaching around 2 feet at some locations. The moderate rip current risk continues through both days, so stay alert if you're heading into the water.

As we look ahead to the middle of the week, Wednesday brings a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms with partly sunny skies and highs in the mid to upper 70s. Southwest winds around 10 miles per hour will be the pattern. Finally, Thursday shows similar conditions with a chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms possible. Northwest winds around 10 to 15 miles per hour will move in, and highs will reach the upper 70s.

Throughout the extended forecast period, the moderate to high rip current risk remains a consistent concern, particularly along the Coastal Gulf zones Wednesday and Thursday when that risk elevates to high. Life threatening rip currents are likely in those areas, so close supervision and caution are strongly encouraged.

Overall, it's looking like a nice spring weekend at the beach with generally calm conditions perfect for a relaxing day in the sun.

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Good morning, this is your Saturday surf zone forecast for the northern Florida Gulf Coast beaches. We're tracking some serious rip current activity today, so listen up if you're planning a beach day.

Let's start with the Emerald Coast. South Walton beaches including Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach, and Turquoise Beach are under a high rip current risk that remains in effect through this evening. We're looking at surf heights around two feet with wave periods near six seconds, which is the perfect recipe for life-threatening rip currents. The water is a pleasant seventy-four degrees, and you'll have partly sunny skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs will reach the upper seventies with south winds at five to ten miles per hour. If you do venture into the water, please swim near a lifeguard. Sunrise is at seven oh seven in the morning, and sunset comes at eight nineteen in the evening.

Moving east to the Coastal Bay area around Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach, conditions are similar with a high rip current risk through this evening. Surf heights are again around two feet, and the water temperature is also seventy-four degrees. Expect mostly sunny skies with a chance of showers and slight thunderstorms possible. Highs in the upper seventies with south winds five to ten miles per hour. Again, swim near a lifeguard due to the high rip current risk.

Down toward the Coastal Gulf near Saint Joe Beach, we see some variation depending on beach orientation. West-facing beaches are looking at a low rip current risk with very small surf, while south-facing beaches have a moderate to high risk with two-foot waves. The UV index is very high today, so sunscreen is a must. Water temperature is seventy-five degrees with mostly sunny skies and just a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Finally, the Coastal Franklin beaches near Apalachicola show a moderate rip current risk today with two-foot surf heights and very high UV index. Water temperature is seventy-six degrees, mostly sunny with that same slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. South winds five to ten miles per hour.

Looking ahead to Sunday, conditions improve across the board. Most areas drop down to a moderate rip current risk with smaller waves around one foot. Partly sunny skies persist with a chance of showers and slight thunderstorms. Upper seventies for highs with west winds five to ten miles per hour.

Monday through Wednesday, we're looking at moderate rip current risks continuing, mostly sunny to partly sunny skies, and temperatures in the mid to upper seventies. Winds shift to the southeast and southwest. It's shaping up to be a fairly typical late April pattern for the Big Bend coast.

Stay safe out there, and remember, rip currents are strongest near groins, jetties, reefs, and piers even on lower risk days. This has been your northern Florida Gulf Coast surf zone forecast.

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Good morning, this is your surf zone forecast for the Florida Panhandle beaches brought to you by the National Weather Service in Tallahassee.

We're looking at onshore flow around ten miles per hour today with surf heights of one to two feet creating moderate rip current risk across the region. Let's break down what to expect at your favorite beaches.

Starting with South Walton including Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach and Turquoise Beach, today brings mostly sunny skies with highs in the mid seventies. Southeast winds will stay light around ten miles per hour while the water temperature hovers at a pleasant seventy-three degrees. The UV index is running high, so sunscreen is definitely your friend out there. High tide occurs at four oh six in the afternoon. Saturday continues the moderate rip current risk with one to two foot surf. Expect partly sunny skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms moving through. The good news is winds will be even lighter, just five to ten miles per hour from the south.

Moving to the Coastal Bay area covering Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach, today features sunny skies with slightly warmer highs in the upper seventies. The same moderate rip current risk and one to two foot surf apply here with southeast winds around ten miles per hour. Saturday looks mostly sunny with a chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs remain in the upper seventies with moderate rip current conditions persisting.

Out along the Coastal Gulf including Saint Joe Beach, today's forecast varies by beach orientation. West facing beaches see low rip current risk with surf a foot or less, while south facing and state park beaches experience moderate risk with one to two foot surf. The UV index climbs to very high levels here. Saturday brings moderate rip current risk across all beaches with winds shifting from the south at five to ten miles per hour.

Finally, at Apalachicola in Coastal Franklin, today delivers sunny conditions with moderate rip current risk and one to two foot surf. The UV index reaches very high levels again. Water temperature here is a degree warmer at seventy-four degrees. Saturday continues mostly sunny with moderate rip current risk still in play and one to two foot surf.

Looking ahead to the weekend through Tuesday, expect mostly sunny to partly sunny skies with highs consistently in the mid to upper seventies. Rip current risk remains moderate across all areas through the period. A chance of showers and thunderstorms increases Saturday through Sunday before conditions dry out Monday and Tuesday. Winds will be generally light to moderate from the south and southeast.

Remember, a moderate rip current risk means life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone. If you find yourself caught in a rip current, stay calm and swim parallel to the shore to escape its pull. Have a great day at the beach and stay safe out there.

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# Surf Zone Forecast Report - Thursday April 23, 2026

Good afternoon, I'm bringing you the latest surf conditions across Florida's panhandle beaches, and we've got some important safety information to share as we head into the evening.

A six-second southeasterly swell is making waves along the coast, and it's creating some serious rip current activity that everyone needs to know about. At St. George Island, we're looking at a high risk of dangerous rip currents both today and tomorrow, so swimmers and surfers should exercise extreme caution in those waters.

Speaking of which, beach officials are flying red flags at Bay and Franklin beaches right now, indicating hazardous conditions. Yellow flags are up everywhere else, so life-threatening rip currents are possible in most surf zones today.

Let's break down what you can expect in specific areas. Down in South Walton, including Santa Rosa Beach and Sandestin, we're looking at moderate rip current risk with surf heights around two feet. It's going to be sunny and beautiful with highs in the mid-seventies and southeast winds around ten miles per hour. Water temperature is a pleasant seventy-two degrees, so it's a great day to get in the water if you know what you're doing and respect those rips.

Over at Panama City Beach and the coastal bay areas, conditions are similar with moderate rip current risk and around one to two foot surf. It'll be sunny today with highs in the upper seventies and southeast winds picking up to around fifteen miles per hour.

Now here's where things get more serious. Down at the Coastal Gulf beaches near St. Joe and Apalachicola, we're dealing with high rip current risk that will persist through Friday. This is your heads-up to stay out of the water or at minimum, stay very close to shore and use the buddy system. Apalachicola especially is under a high rip current risk alert that extends through this evening.

Friday is looking sunny and warm across the board with highs in the mid to upper seventies, but those rip currents will remain a concern, particularly down in Franklin County where the high risk continues. Surf heights will hold steady around two feet.

Looking ahead to the weekend, we're expecting mostly sunny skies Saturday and Sunday with a chance of showers and thunderstorms moving in. Highs stay in the mid-seventies with lighter winds. Rip current risk will ease back to moderate levels by then.

The bottom line: respect the rip currents today and tomorrow, especially if you're heading to Franklin or St. George Island beaches. Watch for red and yellow flags, never swim alone, and if you get caught in a rip, remember to swim parallel to shore rather than fighting it directly. Have a safe and beautiful day at the beach.

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Good afternoon, I'm bringing you the latest surf zone forecast for the Florida Panhandle beaches, issued Thursday at noon.

A six-second period southeasterly swell is pumping into St. George Island today, creating a high risk of rip currents in that area. Similar dangerous conditions are expected to continue tomorrow. Elsewhere along the coast, we're looking at a moderate rip current risk thanks to steady onshore flow, with surf heights building to around two feet along the Emerald Coast.

Let's break down what's happening at specific locations, starting with South Walton beaches including Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach, and Turquoise Beach. Today you're looking at moderate rip current risk with surf around two feet. The water's a pleasant 72 degrees, and it's going to be sunny with highs in the mid 70s and southeast winds around ten miles per hour. High tide occurs at two fifty-three in the afternoon. Friday looks nearly identical with mostly sunny skies, similar surf conditions, and the same moderate rip current risk.

Moving to the Coastal Bay area covering Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach, conditions today feature moderate rip current risk with smaller surf around one foot. It's sunny and warm with highs in the upper 70s, though southeast winds will be a bit stronger at fifteen miles per hour. Friday brings a slight uptick with surf building to around two feet under sunny skies.

Out at Coastal Gulf beaches including Saint Joe Beach, conditions get a bit more nuanced. West-facing beaches see moderate rip currents with one-foot surf, while south-facing beaches are more active with two-foot surf and moderate rip current risk. Friday gets interesting though, as south-facing beaches escalate to a high rip current risk while maintaining that two-foot surf. State park beaches stay in the moderate risk category.

Finally, the Coastal Franklin area near Apalachicola is the hot spot right now. A high rip current risk is in effect through eight tonight with two-foot surf and sunny conditions. This remains elevated to high risk again on Friday, so beachgoers in that area need to exercise extra caution.

Looking ahead to the weekend, a system brings chances of showers and thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday, though most of the time remains partly to mostly sunny. Rip current risks lower to moderate across most areas by Saturday. Monday wraps up the forecast period with mostly sunny skies and moderate rip current risk.

Beach flags currently flying reflect these conditions, with red flags posted at Bay and Franklin County beaches due to the high rip current risk, while yellow flags indicate moderate risk elsewhere.

Stay safe out there and always respect the ocean's power.

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Good morning, here's your surf zone forecast for the Florida panhandle beaches brought to you by the National Weather Service in Tallahassee.

We're looking at lighter winds and smaller surf across the region today and tomorrow compared to what we've experienced over the last several days. While conditions are mellowing out, rip currents remain a concern, so swimmers and water enthusiasts need to stay alert.

Starting with South Walton beaches including Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach, and Turquoise Beach, we're expecting moderate rip current risk with surf around two feet today. It's going to be sunny with an extreme UV index, so definitely break out that sunscreen. Water temps are a pleasant seventy four degrees with southeast winds around five miles per hour. High temperatures will reach the mid seventies. The high tide at Panama City occurs at ten oh three in the morning with a low tide at four fifty seven in the afternoon.

Thursday looks very similar for South Walton with moderate rip current risk, two foot surf, and mostly sunny skies. Winds will pick up slightly to five to ten miles per hour from the south. Friday through Sunday we're tracking moderate rip current risk with surf dropping to around one foot. Expect sunny to mostly sunny conditions with highs in the mid seventies and light winds.

Moving along the coast to Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach in the Coastal Bay area, conditions are nearly identical to South Walton. Today brings moderate rip current risk with two foot surf, sunny skies, and an extreme UV index. Water temperature is also seventy four degrees. Winds will start out of the east around five miles per hour, turning southerly in the afternoon. High tide is at ten oh three in the morning.

Thursday continues the pattern with moderate rip current risk and two foot surf. Mostly sunny skies with similar wind shifts from east to south. Friday through the weekend, we're still looking at moderate rip current risk with two foot surf on Friday and one foot thereafter. Sunday will see northwest winds increasing to around twenty miles per hour.

Over at Saint Joe Beach and the Coastal Gulf area, we've got a more detailed breakdown by beach orientation. West facing beaches have low rip current risk with one foot or less of surf. South facing beaches face moderate rip current risk with around two feet of surf. State park beaches are moderate risk with one foot of surf. The UV index is very high, and water temps are seventy five degrees with southeast winds around ten miles per hour.

Thursday shows an upgrade for west facing beaches to moderate rip current risk. South and state park beaches remain moderate. Surf heights stay similar with two feet on south facing beaches and one foot elsewhere. Friday through Saturday maintain moderate risk across the board with light southeast to south winds. However, Sunday is worth noting as south facing beaches see a jump to high rip current risk with northwest winds around fifteen miles per hou

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Good morning, this is your surf zone forecast for the northern Gulf of Mexico beaches brought to you by the National Weather Service Tallahassee.

A large area of the eastern Gulf is being brushed by gentle to occasionally moderate southeast breezes that are churning up enough surf to create a significant rip current threat across most beaches through Thursday. The good news is that we'll see conditions ease up heading into Friday as winds weaken considerably.

Let's break down what you need to know for your specific beach zone.

For South Walton beaches including Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach, and Turquoise Beach, we have a high rip current risk in effect through late tonight and continuing through Thursday. Expect around two feet of surf today under sunny skies with highs in the mid-seventies. Southeast winds will be light, ranging from five to ten miles per hour. Water temperature is holding at a pleasant seventy-three degrees. High tide hits Panama City at ten twenty-two this morning with low tide at three twenty-seven in the afternoon. The UV index is very high, so sun protection is definitely recommended. Wednesday looks similar with the high rip current risk persisting, two-foot surf, and sunny conditions. By Thursday, the rip current risk remains high but starts easing Friday to a moderate risk as winds diminish.

Moving to Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach in the Coastal Bay area, we're also under a high rip current risk today through late tonight. You'll find the same two-foot surf and sunny conditions with highs in the mid-seventies. Southeast winds around ten miles per hour, and water temperatures are slightly cooler at seventy-two degrees. The same tidal schedule applies with high tide at ten twenty-two in the morning. Wednesday maintains the high rip current risk before dropping to moderate risk levels Friday as conditions continue to settle.

Saint Joe Beach and other Coastal Gulf locations present a more nuanced forecast. The rip current risk varies depending on which direction the beach faces. South-facing beaches are under a high rip current risk today with two-foot surf, while west-facing beaches only have a low risk with minimal one-foot or less surf. State Park beaches fall somewhere in the middle with a moderate risk and around one foot of surf. This pattern shifts Wednesday when south-facing beaches drop to moderate risk, while west-facing beaches stay low. By Thursday and Friday, south-facing beaches are back to high risk before moderating Saturday.

Finally, for Apalachicola and Coastal Franklin beaches, we're looking at a high rip current risk today and Wednesday with around two-foot surf and sunny skies. Highs in the mid-seventies with southeast winds near ten miles per hour. Water here is the warmest of the bunch at seventy-five degrees. The high rip current risk persists through Thursday before easing to moderate Friday and Saturday.

The big picture is clear: if you're heading to any of these beaches through Thursda

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Good morning, this is your Surf Zone Forecast for Monday, April 13th through Friday, April 17th.

Across the eastern Gulf, a pattern of gentle to occasionally moderate southeast breezes will keep conditions active through Thursday, generating enough surf to bring a high risk of rip currents to most beaches. Things will settle down considerably by Friday as winds weaken, giving you less surf and a better shot at avoiding those treacherous currents.

Let's start with South Walton, including Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach, and Turquoise Beach. Today expect around two feet of surf with a high risk of rip currents. It's going to be partly sunny with mid-seventies temperatures and southeast winds around ten miles per hour. Water temperature is holding at a comfortable seventy-two degrees. UV index is very high, so don't forget that sunscreen. Sunrise is at six nineteen, and you've got until seven eleven for sunset.

Tuesday looks nearly identical. Still two feet of surf, still high rip current risk, but conditions shift to sunny skies. Southeast winds dial back to five to ten miles per hour. High tide in Panama City hits at ten twenty-two in the morning with a low at three twenty-seven in the afternoon.

Wednesday through Thursday stay consistent with high rip current risk and two-foot surf. Expect sunny skies, light southeast winds, and lows in the lower seventies. Friday finally brings some relief with a moderate rip current risk instead of high, though conditions remain sunny and pleasant.

Over at Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach in the Coastal Bay area, conditions mirror South Walton pretty closely. Today you're looking at two feet of surf with high rip current risk under partly sunny skies. Temperatures in the mid-seventies with southeast winds around fifteen miles per hour. Water temperature sits at seventy-one degrees.

Tuesday turns sunny with two-foot surf and high rip currents still likely. Winds start from the east around ten miles per hour before shifting south in the afternoon. Wednesday and Thursday maintain the pattern with high rip current risk, two-foot surf, and sunny conditions. Friday sees that drop to moderate rip current risk with the same sunny forecast.

Now, if you're heading to the Coastal Gulf including Saint Joe Beach, conditions vary depending on which way the beach faces. South-facing beaches and State Park beaches have high rip current risk today with around two to three feet of surf. West-facing beaches see moderate rip current risk with smaller one-foot waves. It's partly sunny with mid-seventies temperatures and southeast winds at fifteen miles per hour. Water temperature is seventy-two degrees.

Tuesday brings sunny skies with the rip current risk pattern holding. South-facing and State Park beaches remain high risk with two-foot surf, while west-facing beaches stay moderate risk with one-foot waves. Southeast winds lighten to ten miles per hour.

Wednesday through Thursday, expect high rip current risk across the b

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Good morning, this is your Sunday surf and beach forecast for the Florida Panhandle. We're tracking moderate rip current risks across most beaches today, but things are about to get interesting as we head into the week ahead.

Let's start with what's happening right now. Sunny skies are dominating the coast with temperatures climbing into the mid-seventies. Water temperatures are hovering around seventy to seventy-two degrees depending on your location, so it's getting pleasantly warm out there. Surf heights are holding steady around two feet for the Emerald Coast and South Walton areas, with slightly smaller one to two foot waves along the Gulf side near the Big Bend region. The UV index is very high, so definitely get that sunscreen on if you're heading out.

Wind-wise, southeast winds are cruising along at ten to fifteen miles per hour, which is keeping those moderate rip currents active. Here's the thing about today though: it's just the warm-up act.

Tomorrow things change, and we're rolling out the high rip current risk flag for most of the coast. This isn't a casual upgrade. High risk means life-threatening rip currents are likely in the surf zone. That southeast wind pattern becomes locked in, and we're expecting longer period swells to start working their way into the Forgotten and Emerald Coast beaches. Panama City Beach and the South Walton beaches will see the most significant impacts, with the Gulf side beaches near Saint Joe and Apalachicola ramping up to high risk as well, especially the south-facing beaches.

Here's what makes Monday particularly notable: the setup is textbook for strong rip currents. We've got sustained southeast winds around fifteen miles per hour, persistent swell, and that high pressure system to the north keeping everything in place. If you're planning to get in the water, be aware of where those rip currents form near structures like jetties, groins, and piers. Know how to identify them and know how to escape if you get caught. The golden rule remains: don't fight the current, swim parallel to shore.

Tuesday through Thursday, the high rip current risk continues across all our beaches. Conditions remain sunny and pleasant with highs in the lower to mid-seventies, but that southeast wind and swell pattern digs in even deeper. We're looking at sustained wind speeds from five to ten miles per hour, which might sound lighter, but the underlying swell energy remains elevated.

The water temperature stays comfortable in the low seventies, and if you're out there for any reason, visibility should be decent with sunny skies throughout the week. Just keep your eyes peeled for that telltale choppy, discolored water that indicates rip current activity.

Bottom line: this is a beautiful stretch of weather for the beach, but it comes with a serious rip current signature. Respect the water, swim near lifeguards when possible, and if you're not a strong swimmer, consider watching from the shore this week. The forecast cont

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