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Panama City Beach Surf Forecast, Florida - West Coast

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Florida - West Coast

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Panama City Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
5.1s
Wind
4mph
S / Gusts 11mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.9ft @ 5sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with gentle ESE breeze.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s S|3-5mph NE
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light E winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 15mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s S|5-15mph ESE
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Panama City Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
N
Season
Summer

Panama City Beach sits along the florida - west coast facing the Gulf of Mexico, where the transect bearing points NNE indicating waves arrive from the open Gulf to the south. Surf here is typically small and gentle, generated by tropical systems, tropical storms, or distant Gulf swells, making it a mellow and forgiving wave that suits beginners and longboarders. The sugar-white sand bottom and warm Gulf waters are inviting, though consistent surf is heavily dependent on storm activity given the Gulf's limited fetch.

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Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Panama City Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Panama City Beach?
The current wave height at Panama City Beach is 1-2+ft with a 5.1s swell period. Wind is S at 4mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Panama City Beach surf forecast?
Our Panama City Beach forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at Panama City Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Panama City Beach is 1-2+ft, produced by a 1.9ft S primary swell at 5s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Panama City Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Panama City Beach is Saturday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 1ft waves, a 6.75s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.