Good morning, PCBers! Another beautiful day along the West End of Panama City Beach—let's check out what the Gulf has in store for us today!
Panama City Beach Conditions: Yellow Flag – Medium hazard. Moderate surf and/or strong currents. Swim with care.
Morning Flag Status (Updated 5:00 AM Central): The active beach safety flag flying along Panama City Beach is 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: 70°F
- Gulf Water Temp: 78.3°F (measured at the Russell-Fields PCB Pier)
🏖️ Daily Tip: Expect warm Gulf temperatures and summer sunshine along the coast. Stay hydrated with plenty of water and seek shade during peak midday hours.
Tides, Surf & Marine Safety
- Today’s Tides: High Tide: 1:23 AM (1.8 ft) | Low Tide: 12:31 PM (0.3 ft) | High Tide: 2:20 AM (Oct 19) (1.7 ft)
- Wind & Breeze: NE at 15 mph
🚩 Surf Safety: Always observe the posted beach safety flags before entering the water and stay aware of changing surf conditions.
Sun, Sunset & Weather Forecast
- Daily Forecast: Sunny. High near 70, with temperatures falling to around 67 in the afternoon. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
- Sunrise / Sunset: Sunrise at 6:47 AM • Sunset at 6:10 PM CDT
🌅 Sunset Tip: Wear broad-spectrum sunscreen and UV sunglasses, and enjoy tonight's sunset over the Gulf on the West End.
