84°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
37%
46
Bay County, FL · Gulf of Mexico
Panama City Beach
600 Pier Park Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32413
Twenty-seven miles of white sand and emerald Gulf — the spring break and summer family scene of the Florida Panhandle. Pier Park is the central hub with shops, restaurants, the City Pier, and condo towers. St. Andrews State Park at the east end is the quiet alternative.
Today's Conditions
Decent day for sunbathing.
Thunderstorms · 86°F water · 84°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 84°F air — ideal beach weather
- 37% rain — pop-up showers possible
Water
- 86°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
42 /100
ok
32 Swim
67 Sunbathe
36 Walk
42 Fish
33 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
84°F
Clear
Wind
5 to 10 mph
WSW
Rain
37%
Today
UV Peak
11 Extreme
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~18m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
86°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
86°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
6:22 PM
-0.1 ft · in 3.6h
Barometer
30.09 inHg
1019 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
20 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 7mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (GMZ751)
The TAE office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.
- FLZ108 South Walton — Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach, Moderate
- FLZ112 Coastal Bay — Panama City Beach and Magnolia Beach Moderate
- FLZ114 Coastal Gulf — Saint Joe Beach W Facing Beaches
- FLZ115 Coastal Franklin — Apalachicola Moderate
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:43 AM
Sunset
8:48 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:51 AM | High | 1.5 ft |
| 6:22 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
86°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
29%
46
86°
Sunny
5%
85
87°
Sunny
4%
85
89°
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
33%
38
88°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
49%
34
88°
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
29%
46
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 86°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 37% rain chance
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Major
8:50 PM - 10:50 PM
Minor
2:50 AM - 3:50 AM
Major
9:20 AM - 11:20 AM
Minor
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Paid public lots at Pier Park and major accesses; metered street parking along Front Beach Rd.
Dogs
Pets generally prohibited on Bay County public beaches. Designated 400-ft Dog Beach just west of Russell-Fields City Pier near Pier Park; leashed.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
600 Pier Park Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32413
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Panama City Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Panama City Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Panama City Beach dog-friendly?
Pets generally prohibited on Bay County public beaches. Designated 400-ft Dog Beach just west of Russell-Fields City Pier near Pier Park; leashed.
Is there an entry fee at Panama City Beach?
Entry to Panama City Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Panama City Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Panama City Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Panama City Beach?
Amenities at Panama City Beach include lifeguards, pier, restaurants, shops, restrooms, showers.
When is the water warmest at Panama City Beach?
The Gulf of Mexico is bathwater-warm by mid-summer — 84-88°F is typical from July through September on the FL Gulf, TX coast, and AL/MS coast. Swimming comfortable from April through October on most of the Gulf.
Where is Panama City Beach located?
Panama City Beach is in Bay County, FL, at 600 Pier Park Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32413.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS