Hey there, surfers and beachgoers! Ready to catch some waves and soak up some sun? Well, here's the lowdown on the surf zone forecast for the Tallahassee area.

Despite some northerly winds today, there's a high risk of rip currents hanging around, with surf heights staying up at 2 to 3 feet and wave periods at 6 to 7 seconds. The skies will be sunny, with temperatures climbing from the mid 60s in the morning to the upper 70s to around 80 degrees later in the day.

For those hanging out at South Walton, including Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach, and Turquoise Beach, we've got a high rip current risk today through Sunday morning. Surf heights are around 3 feet, water temperature at a comfortable 79 degrees, and the weather is looking sunny with high temps in the upper 70s. Watch out for those Northeast winds around 15 mph, shifting to northwest later.

Moving over to Coastal Bay, covering Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach, the rip current risk remains high through Sunday morning as well. Surf heights around 3 feet, water temperature at 79 degrees, sunny skies, and highs around 80. Keep an eye out for those Northeast winds around 15 mph, turning southeast in the afternoon.

And for those in Coastal Gulf, including the beaches of Saint Joe Beach, we're also seeing a high rip current risk through Sunday morning. Surf heights vary from 2 to 3 feet, water temperature at 79 degrees, and the conditions are sunny with highs in the lower 80s. Winds are from the Northeast around 15 mph, later shifting to the northwest.

Be sure to check out the detailed forecast for Apalachicola as well, with similar conditions and high rip current risks in play.

Remember, it's all about safety first, especially with those rip currents lurking around. So stay aware, watch out for each other, and enjoy those 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.