Ahoy there, surfers and beachgoers! Get ready for your surf zone forecast from the National Weather Service in Tallahassee, Florida for Saturday, June 1st, 2024.
Today, we've got some strong southeast winds in the Gulf waters revving up those waves and surf heights, bringing in a high risk of rip currents across all the area beaches this weekend. So hang ten and stay safe out there!
Let's dive into the specifics:
For South Walton, including Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach, and Turquoise Beach:
- Today, expect a high rip current risk, with surf heights around 4 feet and mostly cloudy skies with showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs around 80, with southeast winds around 20 miles per hour.
Tomorrow, the rip current risk remains high with surf heights around 3 feet. The weather improves slightly with partly sunny skies and a chance of showers and storms. Temperatures in the lower 80s with south winds at 5 to 10 miles per hour.
On Monday, there's still a high rip current risk with a sunny day ahead and highs in the lower 80s. Watch out for a slight chance of showers and storms, with southeast winds at around 5 miles per hour.
As we head into Tuesday and Wednesday, rip current risks moderate, but the sun keeps shining with highs in the mid-80s.
For Coastal Bay, including Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach:
Similar conditions with a high risk of rip currents through Sunday morning, surf heights around 5 feet today, and southeast winds around 20 miles per hour. Showers and thunderstorms are likely.
Tomorrow, expect the rip current risk to remain high with surf heights around 3 feet, mostly sunny skies, and a chance of showers and storms. Highs in the lower 80s with south winds around 10 miles per hour.
The early part of the week keeps the high rip current risk in check with sunny conditions and highs in the lower 80s.
For Coastal Gulf, including Saint Joe Beach:
Today, high rip current risks for west and south-facing beaches, with surf heights around 2 to 3 feet and southeast winds around 20 miles per hour. Showers and storms are likely.
Tomorrow, the rip current risks slightly decrease, but high risks persist for south-facing beaches. Surf heights drop, and the weather improves slightly with sunny skies and a chance of showers and storms.
The early part of the week continues with sunny conditions and highs in the lower 80s.
Lastly, for Coastal Franklin, including Apalachicola:
High rip current risks continue through Sunday morning, with surf heights around 4 feet today. Partly sunny skies with a chance of showers and storms.
Tomorrow, the rip current risk remains high with surf heights around 3 feet. Highs in the lower 80s with south winds around 10 miles per hour.
And there you have it, folks! Remember to stay safe out there, watch out for those rip currents, and enjoy the waves responsibly. This has been a Quiet Please Studios audio creation with the help of AI. Please subscribe and never miss a swell! Thank you for listening. Stay
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