Station Name: Apalachicola
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 3 feet

Sensor Depth: -6 feet

Nearest Address:
81 Water St
Apalachicola, FL 32320
Franklin County

GPS Coordinates: 29.724444, -84.980556

Nearby Water Temperatures

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 29 at 10:09AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 10:09 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 3:30 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills between 5 and 15 degrees possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Alabama, Big Bend and Panhandle Florida, and south central and southwest Georgia. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. The coldest wind chills are expected overnight Saturday into Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia could occur in as little as 30 minutes if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause exposed water pipes to rupture.

Wear protective clothing such as a hat, facemask, and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Rip Current Statement issued January 30 at 12:41AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 12:41 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Walton, Bay, Gulf, and Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf heights are expected to further increase for Gulf County beaches on Saturday. A High Surf Advisory is likely to be issued in future updates.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 30 at 12:14AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 12:14 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 4 above possible. * WHERE...Portions of Big Bend and Panhandle Florida and south central and southwest Georgia. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Wear protective clothing such as a hat, facemask and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Wind Advisory issued January 30 at 12:14AM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 12:14 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 7 above possible. * WHERE...Coastal Gulf County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ Saturday to 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Wear protective clothing such as a hat, facemask and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 30 at 12:14AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 12:14 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 7 above possible. * WHERE...Coastal Gulf County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ Saturday to 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Wear protective clothing such as a hat, facemask and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.