Emerald water and white sand along Panama City Beach

Bay County

Things to Do in Panama City Beach, Florida

27 miles of sugar-white sand

The 850’s headline beach town: emerald water, a boardwalk of go-karts and arcades, Pier Park shopping, and some of the best grouper sandwiches on the Gulf. Family-friendly by day, lively after dark.

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Conditions at Panama City Beach

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Flag flying now

Red — high hazard

Reported by Bay County Beach & Surf Patrol

High rip current risk

Beach score

0/10

Bad

Air

75°F

Partly Cloudy

Water

75.9°F

NOAA measured

Wind

6 mph

SE

Surf

Around 3 feet

2 ft offshore

UV index now

0

Peak today: Moderate

Humidity

94%

Visibility

10 mi

Sun

5:58 AM

sets 4:54 PM

Tides today

  • Panama City: Low at 01:11 PM CST
  • Rip Current Statement

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

Flag reported by Bay County Beach & Surf Patrol. 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 KECP; water temperature from NOAA CO-OPS station 8729210; wave height from NDBC buoy 42039. Beach score is ours, from flag red, high rip risk, 75°F air, 6 mph wind, 2 ft seas.

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

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Events in Panama City Beach

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Holly Fair 2026

Nov

12

Holly Fair 2026

All day · Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort

Panama City Beach

Eat & drink

Where to eat in Panama City Beach

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Barefoot on the Bay0

Waterfront Dining · Pizza & Casual

Barefoot on the Bay

Water & sunset views in a low-key American grill serving casual grub & tropical cocktails.

Panama City Beach
Bayou on the Beach Cafe & Oyster Bar0

Seafood · Coffee Shops

Bayou on the Beach Cafe & Oyster Bar

We take such pride in our fresh seasoned and hand-battered seafood you will never leave here hungry! We offer a daily lunch…

Panama City Beach$
Bluegreen's Bayside Resort & Spa0

Waterfront Dining · Bars & Nightlife

Bluegreen's Bayside Resort & Spa

Amenities include a polished restaurant offering classic fare and a nightly buffet, as well an open-air beach bar, 3 outdoor…

Panama City Beach
Bricks & Barley Pizza0

Pizza & Casual

Bricks & Barley Pizza

Easygoing pizza joint offering traditional slices, pies & wings alongside salads & seafood.

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Chautauqua Winery's Harvest Festival0

Breweries & Distilleries

Chautauqua Winery's Harvest Festival

Join in the fun at Chautauqua Winery's Harvest Festival at Chautauqua Winery in Defuniak Springs on Saturday, October 15 from…

Panama City Beach

Things to do

Things to do in Panama City Beach

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Aaron Bessant Park0

Parks & Nature

Aaron Bessant Park

Aaron Bessant Park is a 70-acre facility with an outdoor amphitheater, three soccer fields, well manicured festival lawns, and…

Panama City Beach
Beachfront Adventures0

Parks & Nature · Attractions

Beachfront Adventures

Beachfront Adventures is a family-fun adventure park located in Panama City Beach, FL with bumper cars, go karts, mini golf, and…

Panama City Beach
Camp Helen State Park0

Parks & Nature

Camp Helen State Park

Join Friends of Camp Helen State Park at the annual Movies & S'mores series, an evening filled with movies, food and fun held at…

Panama City Beach
Edgewater Golf & Beach Resort0

Golf

Edgewater Golf & Beach Resort

Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort is the only full-service resort in Panama City Beach, offering a variety of vacation rental…

Panama City Beach

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