Hey there beachgoers, welcome to your surf zone forecast from the National Weather Service in Tallahassee, Florida. Hang ten because we've got the deets for your ultimate beach day!

Today, we're seeing some strong onshore winds with surf heights around 4 to 5 feet at Bay, Walton, and Gulf county beaches. And hey, Franklin county beaches are looking at a more chill 3-4 feet of surf. But watch out, high risk for rip currents at all beaches until at least Thursday!

In South Walton, expect a high rip current risk through late Thursday night with around 4 feet of surf, mostly cloudy skies, and a chance of thunderstorms. Temps will be in the upper 70s with southwest winds at 20 mph. Don't forget your sunscreen and your board!

And for Coastal Bay including places like Panama City Beach, high rip current risk continues through late Thursday night with around 5 feet of surf today. Tomorrow looks sunny with highs in the lower 80s and west winds at 15-20 mph. Perfect weather to catch some waves!

Now, over at Coastal Gulf including St. Joe Beach, we're looking at a high rip current risk through late Thursday night with surf heights around 4-5 feet. Keep an eye out for mostly cloudy weather with showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Winds will be breezy at 20-25 mph - so hold onto your hats!

And last but not least, Coastal Franklin with places like Apalachicola are also under a high rip current risk until late Thursday night. Surf heights around 3 feet today with mostly cloudy conditions and southwest winds at 20 mph. It's gonna be a wild ride out there!

Don't forget to check out the link for more info on lightning, waterspouts, and UV! Stay safe, surf's up folks!

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