88°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
51%
23
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
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · 51% rain · 88°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 100. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4am and 5am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 80. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Weather
- 88°F air — ideal beach weather
- 51% rain — rain likely at some point
Water
- 88°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
18 /100
skip
10 Swim
35 Sunbathe
9 Walk
26 Fish
25 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Water level 0.6 ft above predicted
Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
88°F
Mostly Clear
Wind
5 to 15 mph
WSW
Rain
51%
Today
UV Peak
11 Extreme
High 10 AM–03 PM · burn in ~18m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
85°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
88°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
7:38 PM
-0.5 ft · in 4.4h
Barometer
30.16 inHg
1022 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
20 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 8mo 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
6:50 AM
Sunset
8:47 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 8:09 AM | High | 2.0 ft |
| 7:38 PM | Low | -0.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 9:18 AM | High | 2.1 ft |
| 8:31 PM | Low | -0.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 10:26 AM | High | 2.1 ft |
| 9:19 PM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 11:30 AM | High | 2.0 ft |
| 10:01 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:28 PM | High | 1.8 ft |
| 10:30 PM | Low | 0.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:20 PM | High | 1.5 ft |
| 10:24 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:09 PM | High | 1.2 ft |
| 9:40 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8729108, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
85°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
81%
12
86°
Showers And Thunderstorms
81%
12
87°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
40%
30
88°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
23%
39
89°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
28%
34
89°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
34%
34
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 5 to 15 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 88°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 51% rain chance
- critical Extra water / electrolytes 88°F - heat risk
- recommended Cooling towel or hat sustained heat
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
10:40 PM - 12:40 AM
Minor
4:10 AM - 5:10 AM
Major
11:10 AM - 1:10 PM
Minor
7:10 PM - 8:10 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
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Panama City Beach today?
Panama City Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
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.
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