Good morning, West End PCB family! We have beautiful, crystal-clear blue skies overhead today, but you'll definitely feel a brisk chill as northwest breezes push our afternoon temperatures down into the upper 50s. The Gulf is churning with powerful wave action and strong currents today, so it is a wonderful day to admire the emerald view safely from the sand.
Panama City Beach Conditions: Yellow Flag – Medium hazard. Moderate surf and/or strong currents. Swim with care.
Mid-Day Flag Update (Updated 10:05 AM CST): The active beach safety flag flying along Panama City Beach has been updated to Yellow Flag.
Always check the posted physical flags when arriving at your beach access, as lifeguards may update conditions throughout the day.
Today’s Panama City Beach Conditions & Coastal Outlook
Air & Gulf Water Temperatures
- Air High: 65°F
- Gulf Water Temp: 71.8°F (measured at the Russell-Fields PCB Pier)
🏖️ Daily Tip: With daytime highs near 65 degrees dipping into the 50s under a steady 10 to 15 mph breeze, make sure to layer up with a warm windbreaker or hoodie for your shoreline stroll.
Tides, Surf & Marine Safety
- Today’s Tides: Low Tide: 8:41 AM (0.1 ft) | High Tide: 9:50 PM (1.8 ft) | Low Tide: 9:30 AM (Nov 14) (0.1 ft)
- Wind & Breeze: NW at 10 to 15 mph
🚩 Surf Safety: Hazardous surf and strong rip currents make entering the water dangerous today, so it is best to stay ashore and always check the physical flags flying at the beach towers before approaching the surf.
Sun, Sunset & Weather Forecast
- Daily Forecast: Sunny. High near 65, with temperatures falling to around 59 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
- Sunrise / Sunset: Sunrise at 6:07 AM • Sunset at 4:48 PM CST
🌅 Sunset Tip: Bright, sunny skies will offer spectacular visibility all day leading into an early 4:48 PM CST sunset, making it well worth bundling up to catch the evening glow over the Gulf.
