83°
Partly Sunny
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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
Ideal for a beach walk.
NWS alert active · 83°F water · 83°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 83. East northeast wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East northeast wind around 15 mph.
Weather
- 83°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 83°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued june 3 at 3:33am edt until june 5 at 4:00am edt by nws tallahassee fl
69 /100
good
53 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
58 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Small Craft Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued June 3 at 3:33AM EDT until June 5 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...East winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Offshore Gulf waters from the Walton-Okaloosa County line to Apalachicola from 20 to 60 nautical miles out, Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL out 20 NM, and Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, and dragging anchors.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
83°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind
15 mph
ENE
Rain
1%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 01 PM–02 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 11 AM & after 04 PM
Tomorrow
84°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
83°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
10:50 PM
-0.2 ft · in 1.4h
Barometer
30.06 inHg
1018 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 High
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:42 AM
Sunset
8:41 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 11:43 AM | High | 1.7 ft |
| 10:50 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
84°
Mostly Sunny
0%
85
83°
Mostly Sunny
12%
85
82°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
46%
34
83°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
25%
46
85°
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
22%
46
85°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
43%
34
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 15 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 83°F
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.
Minor
10:40 PM - 11:40 PM
Major
3:10 AM - 5:10 AM
Minor
8:40 AM - 9:40 AM
Major
3:30 PM - 5:30 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