Good afternoon, I'm here with your surf zone forecast for the Florida Panhandle beaches covering the period through Tuesday. So grab your sunscreen and let's dive right in.
We're looking at a moderate risk of rip currents over the next couple of days at most area beaches. However, if you're planning a trip to the State Park beaches down in Gulf County, keep your eyes peeled. A high risk of rip currents is expected to develop Sunday and extend into early next week as winds shift to the southwest. Currently, all beaches are flying yellow flags, so conditions are safe but swimmers should remain cautious.
Let's start with South Walton, where we've got Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach and Turquoise Beach. Today looks absolutely gorgeous with sunny skies, moderate rip current risk, and surf around one foot. Water temperature is a brisk 64 degrees, so you might want to consider a wetsuit. Temperatures will top out in the upper 60s with light south winds around 5 miles per hour. Saturday improves slightly with highs in the lower 70s and west winds around 10 miles per hour, though rip current risk remains moderate and surf stays around one foot. Sunday through Tuesday we're looking at continuing sunny conditions with highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s, moderate rip current risk, and surf building to around 2 feet by Sunday.
Moving east to the Coastal Bay area including Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach, we've got similar conditions today with moderate rip current risk, one foot surf, and highs around 70. Saturday brings slightly larger surf at 2 feet with west winds and highs in the lower 70s. Sunday through Tuesday, expect continued sunny weather with 2 foot surf, moderate rip current risk, and temperatures holding steady in the lower 70s.
Now here's where things get interesting. Out at the Coastal Gulf beaches including Saint Joe Beach, the State Park beaches will see that high risk of rip currents developing Sunday and Monday with around 2 feet of surf. The west and south facing beaches will experience moderate rip current risk today and Saturday, but that escalates to high risk Sunday through Tuesday. Water temperature is 63 degrees today. Highs will reach the lower 70s with west winds around 10 miles per hour.
Finally, down in Coastal Franklin near Apalachicola, we've got moderate rip current risk today with around one foot of surf and highs in the upper 60s. Saturday looks similar with one foot surf and moderate rip current risk. Sunday through Tuesday, the rip current risk remains moderate with very small surf under one foot, and highs around 70 to lower 70s.
One thing worth noting across the board is the very high UV index. Even on these beautiful sunny days in March, the sun's rays are intense, so don't forget that sunscreen.
To wrap up, if you're heading to the beach this weekend, you're in for some beautiful weather with plenty of sunshine and mild temperatures. Just keep an eye on those rip currents, especially Sunday when conditions intensify at our Gulf County State Park beaches. Have a great time out there, and remember to swim near lifeguards and check local flag advisories before you go.
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