Docks, fish houses and working boats along the Apalachicola waterfront

Franklin County

Things to Do in Apalachicola, Florida

Oysters, tin roofs and the Forgotten Coast

A working waterfront and a National Register historic district — oyster houses, antique shops, and the crossing to St. George Island’s empty beaches and lighthouse.

On the beach right now

Conditions at Apalachicola & St. George Island

All cams & conditions

Flag flying now

Red — high hazard

Reported by NWS TAE, from Franklin County Beach Safety

High rip current risk

Beach score

0/10

Bad

Air

73°F

Mostly Clear

Water

73.6°F

NOAA measured

Wind

0 mph

Surf

Around 3 feet

2.3 ft offshore · 5s

UV index

High today

Humidity

94%

Visibility

10 mi

Sun

6:54 AM

sets 5:52 PM

Tides today

Apalachicola: High at 11:56 AM EST

Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued November 4 at 11:43AM EST until November 5 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Flags, rip current risk, surf and UV from the NWS TAE Surf Zone Forecast (issued 11:43 AM EST Wed Nov 4). Air and wind from NWS observations at KAAF; water temperature from NOAA CO-OPS station 8728690; wave height from NDBC buoy 42039. Beach score is ours, from flag red, high rip risk, 73°F air, 0 mph wind, 2.3 ft seas.

Conditions change fast. Always follow the flags and lifeguards on the beach itself.

Happening soon