Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Laguna Beach, FL
 | Sunrise 5:58 AM Sunset 7:39 PM Moonrise 6:43 PM Moonset 3:56 AM |
Marine Forecasts
NOTE: Zones updated 4/16/2026. Some zones changed. Use Edit if needed.
GMZ636 Expires:202607281500;;726585 Fzus54 Kmob 280222 Cwfmob
coastal waters forecast national weather service mobile al 922 pm cdt Mon jul 27 2026
gulf coastal waters okaloosa walton county line to pascagoula out 60 nm
seas are given as significant wave height - .which is the average height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be more than twice the significant wave height.
gmz635-636-281500- western choctawhatchee bay-eastern choctawhatchee bay- 922 pm cdt Mon jul 27 2026
Tonight - West winds 5 to 10 knots. Waves 1 foot or less. Light chop. A chance of showers and Thunderstorms early this evening, then a slight chance of showers and Thunderstorms late this evening.
Tuesday - West winds 5 to 10 knots. Waves 1 foot or less. Light chop. A slight chance of showers and Thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Tuesday night - West winds 5 to 10 knots. Waves 1 foot or less. Light chop.
Wednesday - West winds 5 to 10 knots. Waves 1 foot or less. Light chop. A chance of showers and Thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Wednesday night - West winds 5 to 10 knots. Waves 1 foot or less. Light chop. A chance of Thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening.
Thursday - West winds 5 to 10 knots. Waves 1 foot or less. Light chop. A chance of showers and Thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and Thunderstorms likely in the afternoon.
Thursday night - West winds 5 to 10 knots. Waves 1 foot or less. Light chop. A chance of showers and Thunderstorms.
Friday - West winds 5 to 10 knots. Waves 1 foot or less. Light chop. A chance of Thunderstorms. A chance of showers.
Friday night - West winds 5 to 10 knots. Waves 1 foot or less. Light chop. A slight chance of showers and Thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and Thunderstorms after midnight.
Saturday - West winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. Waves 1 foot or less. A moderate chop. Showers and Thunderstorms likely.
Saturday night - Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Waves 1 foot or less. A moderate chop. A chance of Thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight.
winds and waves higher in and near Thunderstorms.
coastal waters forecast national weather service mobile al 922 pm cdt Mon jul 27 2026
gulf coastal waters okaloosa walton county line to pascagoula out 60 nm
seas are given as significant wave height - .which is the average height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be more than twice the significant wave height.
gmz635-636-281500- western choctawhatchee bay-eastern choctawhatchee bay- 922 pm cdt Mon jul 27 2026
winds and waves higher in and near Thunderstorms.
GMZ600 922 Pm Cdt Mon Jul 27 2026
Synopsis - A diurnal wind pattern is expected early in the week with a light to moderate northwesterly flow early each morning turning westerly to occasionally southwesterly through the afternoon and evening. Light to moderate westerly flow becomes established the latter half of the week. Storm coverage will increase by mid week with winds and waves locally higher near any storms.
small craft should exercise caution over the gulf through much of this week.
small craft should exercise caution over the gulf through much of this week.
7 Day Forecast for Marine Location Near Laguna Beach, FL
NEW! Add second zone forecast
| Panama City Beach (outside) Click for Map Mon -- 03:56 AM CDT Moonset Mon -- 05:59 AM CDT Sunrise Mon -- 07:23 AM CDT 1.78 feet High Tide Mon -- 06:35 PM CDT -0.07 feet Low Tide Mon -- 06:42 PM CDT Moonrise Mon -- 07:40 PM CDT Sunset Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION |
Panama City Beach (outside), St. Andrew Bay, Florida, Tide feet
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| 0.9 |
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| 1.1 |
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| 1.4 |
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| 1.1 |
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| 0.5 |
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| Long Point Click for Map Flood direction 5 true Ebb direction 173 true Mon -- 02:44 AM CDT 0.16 knots Min Flood Mon -- 03:55 AM CDT Moonset Mon -- 05:55 AM CDT 0.28 knots Max Flood Mon -- 05:58 AM CDT Sunrise Mon -- 09:21 AM CDT -0.00 knots Slack Mon -- 03:06 PM CDT -0.50 knots Max Ebb Mon -- 06:41 PM CDT Moonrise Mon -- 07:39 PM CDT Sunset Mon -- 07:59 PM CDT 0.00 knots Slack Mon -- 11:13 PM CDT 0.34 knots Max Flood Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION |
Long Point, West Bay (depth 4 ft), St. Andrew Bay, Florida Current, knots
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FXUS62 KTAE 280026 AFDTAE
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 826 PM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026
New AVIATION
KEY MESSAGES
Issued at 820 PM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026
- Hazardous heat today through midweek with highs in the mid-90s to around 100 degrees. A Heat Advisory remains in effect for the FL Panhandle and Big Bend, as well as portions of Southeast Alabama and Southwest Georgia. Heat Index values will range from 108-112F in the advisory and 102-107F elsewhere in the region.
- Thunderstorms this afternoon and evening may lead to isolated damaging wind gusts. If thunder roars, go indoors! Boaters should move to safe harbor if threatening weather approaches.
- The Extreme Heat Watch remains in effect for the FL Panhandle on Tuesday where there is a 50% chance of the heat index exceeding 113F, especially closer to the Emerald Coast. Those vulnerable to the heat should take precautions, such as cooling and hydration.
- Strong to severe thunderstorms are likely on Wednesday afternoon and evening, so there is a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) of severe thunderstorms. The main concerns will be isolated damaging wind guts, prolific lightning, and nuisance flooding beneath torrential downpours. Large hail is also possible.
SHORT TERM
(This Evening through Wednesday Night)
Issued at 308 PM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026
Heat is the main headline for the short term. Afternoon temperatures will be in the upper 90s to around 100 degrees through Wednesday. Heat indices will be the major concern with values above 108 degrees for most of the region, and a few areas with values above 113 degrees. A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for today and an Extreme Heat Watch is in effect for the FL Panhandle tomorrow. These will be re-assessed tonight as to where heat-related hazards will be issued for Tuesday.
There won't be much overnight relief with lows in the upper 70s to nearly 80 degrees through Tuesday night. Wednesday night will be more seasonal with lows in the low to mid-70s.
There is a slight chance for showers/thunderstorms to develop on Tuesday along the sea breeze, keeping activity south of I-10.
These showers/thunderstorms could produce a few gusty winds and frequent lightning. Shower and thunderstorm chances increase for Wednesday with PoPs ranging from 50-70 percent. There is a Marginal (level 1 of 5) for severe storms for areas along and north of I-10. Potentially damaging wind gusts and large (quarter- inch) hail will be the concerning impacts. There is also a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 4) for Excessive Rainfall for Wednesday across the entire region as these storms can produce heavy rainfall.
LONG TERM
(Thursday through next Sunday)
Issued at 308 PM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026
A frontal boundary will be approaching the CWA from the north, and is expected to stall. This will keep rain/thunderstorm chances in the forecast through the weekend. The WPC has already highlighted the region in a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 4) for Excessive Rainfall for Thursday and Friday (day 4 and 5), where deterministic forecast totals of 2-4 inches of rainfall (with locally higher amounts) will be possible through the long term with the higher amounts closer to the coast. PoPs from Thursday through Saturday range from 30-70 percent for areas north of I-10, and 50-80 percent for areas south of I-10. This is a spread over several days.
Because of the rain/thunderstorms, cloud cover, and the frontal boundary, this will reduce our temperatures to a more seasonal low to mid-90s for the afternoon hours. Overnight lows will be in the low 70s.
AVIATION
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 820 PM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026
Convection will continue over the next several hours from DHN to TLH and ECP. Will monitor trends for possible amendments to the TAFs. Expect gusty winds and brief MVFR vsbys underneath stronger storms. Convection will gradually shift into the Gulf waters later this evening. Apart from the convection, VFR will prevail with westerly surface winds. Coverage of storms Tuesday will be sparse.
MARINE
Issued at 308 PM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026
Moderate to fresh westerly breezes will prevail through Tuesday on the periphery of high pressure centered over the southern Gulf.
Winds will become a bit more southwesterly on Wednesday and Thursday, as a front stalls out, with strong breezes possible.
Significant wave heights around 2 to 3 feet will prevail. Briefly higher winds and seas are possible in the vicinity of any thunderstorms.
FIRE WEATHER
Issued at 308 PM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026
There is a slight chance for showers/thunderstorms to develop later this afternoon. Gusty/erratic winds and frequent lightning will be the main concerns for storms today.
Hot temperatures are expected through Wednesday as high pressure dominates over the region. Heat indices above 108 degrees, reaching up to 115 degrees in some places will make it hazardous for outdoor activities. Dispersions will be fair to moderate for Tuesday, then increasing to high on Wednesday for our inland districts. Rain and thunderstorms are expected Wednesday, which may be later in the evening. Confidence in timing is low at the moment. However, some storms may produce gusty/erratic winds, along with frequent lightning. Rain and thunderstorms will remain in the forecast through the weekend.
HYDROLOGY
Issued at 308 PM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026
Tuesday's rain chances are low but some storms could develop within the coastal regions along the sea breeze boundary in the afternoon. More widespread rain/thunderstorm chances return on Wednesday through the rest of the forecast period as a front moving south through the region is expected to stall. The WPC has highlighted the region in a Marginal (level 1 of 4) risk for Excessive Rainfall. Minor flooding may occur in urban and low- lying areas. We cannot rule out the potential for flash flooding in some locations. Riverine flooding is not expected.
SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT
Spotter activation is not requested. However, spotters are always encouraged to safely report significant weather conditions when they occur by calling the office or tweeting us @NWSTallahassee.
PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
Tallahassee 77 98 79 97 / 50 10 0 70 Panama City 80 94 81 93 / 40 20 0 30 Dothan 75 98 78 97 / 50 10 0 50 Albany 75 99 78 98 / 20 0 0 50 Valdosta 75 99 78 98 / 30 0 0 70 Cross City 77 95 80 94 / 40 20 10 40 Apalachicola 80 93 82 92 / 40 20 10 20
TAE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
FL...Heat Advisory from 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Tuesday for FLZ007-009-011-016>019-027>029-034-118-127-128- 134.
Extreme Heat Warning from 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Tuesday for FLZ008-010-012>015-108-112-114-115-326- 426.
High Rip Current Risk until 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ Tuesday for FLZ108-112-114.
GA...Heat Advisory from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday for GAZ120>131- 142>148-155>161.
AL...Heat Advisory from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Tuesday for ALZ065>069.
GM...None.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 826 PM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026
New AVIATION
KEY MESSAGES
Issued at 820 PM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026
- Hazardous heat today through midweek with highs in the mid-90s to around 100 degrees. A Heat Advisory remains in effect for the FL Panhandle and Big Bend, as well as portions of Southeast Alabama and Southwest Georgia. Heat Index values will range from 108-112F in the advisory and 102-107F elsewhere in the region.
- Thunderstorms this afternoon and evening may lead to isolated damaging wind gusts. If thunder roars, go indoors! Boaters should move to safe harbor if threatening weather approaches.
- The Extreme Heat Watch remains in effect for the FL Panhandle on Tuesday where there is a 50% chance of the heat index exceeding 113F, especially closer to the Emerald Coast. Those vulnerable to the heat should take precautions, such as cooling and hydration.
- Strong to severe thunderstorms are likely on Wednesday afternoon and evening, so there is a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) of severe thunderstorms. The main concerns will be isolated damaging wind guts, prolific lightning, and nuisance flooding beneath torrential downpours. Large hail is also possible.
SHORT TERM
(This Evening through Wednesday Night)
Issued at 308 PM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026
Heat is the main headline for the short term. Afternoon temperatures will be in the upper 90s to around 100 degrees through Wednesday. Heat indices will be the major concern with values above 108 degrees for most of the region, and a few areas with values above 113 degrees. A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for today and an Extreme Heat Watch is in effect for the FL Panhandle tomorrow. These will be re-assessed tonight as to where heat-related hazards will be issued for Tuesday.
There won't be much overnight relief with lows in the upper 70s to nearly 80 degrees through Tuesday night. Wednesday night will be more seasonal with lows in the low to mid-70s.
There is a slight chance for showers/thunderstorms to develop on Tuesday along the sea breeze, keeping activity south of I-10.
These showers/thunderstorms could produce a few gusty winds and frequent lightning. Shower and thunderstorm chances increase for Wednesday with PoPs ranging from 50-70 percent. There is a Marginal (level 1 of 5) for severe storms for areas along and north of I-10. Potentially damaging wind gusts and large (quarter- inch) hail will be the concerning impacts. There is also a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 4) for Excessive Rainfall for Wednesday across the entire region as these storms can produce heavy rainfall.
LONG TERM
(Thursday through next Sunday)
Issued at 308 PM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026
A frontal boundary will be approaching the CWA from the north, and is expected to stall. This will keep rain/thunderstorm chances in the forecast through the weekend. The WPC has already highlighted the region in a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 4) for Excessive Rainfall for Thursday and Friday (day 4 and 5), where deterministic forecast totals of 2-4 inches of rainfall (with locally higher amounts) will be possible through the long term with the higher amounts closer to the coast. PoPs from Thursday through Saturday range from 30-70 percent for areas north of I-10, and 50-80 percent for areas south of I-10. This is a spread over several days.
Because of the rain/thunderstorms, cloud cover, and the frontal boundary, this will reduce our temperatures to a more seasonal low to mid-90s for the afternoon hours. Overnight lows will be in the low 70s.
AVIATION
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 820 PM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026
Convection will continue over the next several hours from DHN to TLH and ECP. Will monitor trends for possible amendments to the TAFs. Expect gusty winds and brief MVFR vsbys underneath stronger storms. Convection will gradually shift into the Gulf waters later this evening. Apart from the convection, VFR will prevail with westerly surface winds. Coverage of storms Tuesday will be sparse.
MARINE
Issued at 308 PM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026
Moderate to fresh westerly breezes will prevail through Tuesday on the periphery of high pressure centered over the southern Gulf.
Winds will become a bit more southwesterly on Wednesday and Thursday, as a front stalls out, with strong breezes possible.
Significant wave heights around 2 to 3 feet will prevail. Briefly higher winds and seas are possible in the vicinity of any thunderstorms.
FIRE WEATHER
Issued at 308 PM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026
There is a slight chance for showers/thunderstorms to develop later this afternoon. Gusty/erratic winds and frequent lightning will be the main concerns for storms today.
Hot temperatures are expected through Wednesday as high pressure dominates over the region. Heat indices above 108 degrees, reaching up to 115 degrees in some places will make it hazardous for outdoor activities. Dispersions will be fair to moderate for Tuesday, then increasing to high on Wednesday for our inland districts. Rain and thunderstorms are expected Wednesday, which may be later in the evening. Confidence in timing is low at the moment. However, some storms may produce gusty/erratic winds, along with frequent lightning. Rain and thunderstorms will remain in the forecast through the weekend.
HYDROLOGY
Issued at 308 PM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026
Tuesday's rain chances are low but some storms could develop within the coastal regions along the sea breeze boundary in the afternoon. More widespread rain/thunderstorm chances return on Wednesday through the rest of the forecast period as a front moving south through the region is expected to stall. The WPC has highlighted the region in a Marginal (level 1 of 4) risk for Excessive Rainfall. Minor flooding may occur in urban and low- lying areas. We cannot rule out the potential for flash flooding in some locations. Riverine flooding is not expected.
SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT
Spotter activation is not requested. However, spotters are always encouraged to safely report significant weather conditions when they occur by calling the office or tweeting us @NWSTallahassee.
PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
Tallahassee 77 98 79 97 / 50 10 0 70 Panama City 80 94 81 93 / 40 20 0 30 Dothan 75 98 78 97 / 50 10 0 50 Albany 75 99 78 98 / 20 0 0 50 Valdosta 75 99 78 98 / 30 0 0 70 Cross City 77 95 80 94 / 40 20 10 40 Apalachicola 80 93 82 92 / 40 20 10 20
TAE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
FL...Heat Advisory from 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Tuesday for FLZ007-009-011-016>019-027>029-034-118-127-128- 134.
Extreme Heat Warning from 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Tuesday for FLZ008-010-012>015-108-112-114-115-326- 426.
High Rip Current Risk until 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ Tuesday for FLZ108-112-114.
GA...Heat Advisory from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday for GAZ120>131- 142>148-155>161.
AL...Heat Advisory from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Tuesday for ALZ065>069.
GM...None.
| Stations | Dist | Age | Wind | Air | Water | Waves | inHg | DewPt |
| PCBF1 | 10 mi | 45 min | NW 13G | 85°F | 85°F | 29.90 | ||
| PACF1 - 8729108 - Panama City, FL | 22 mi | 45 min | SE 2.9G | 88°F |
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