Water Temperature of the Gulf of Mexico in Panama City Beach, FL
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 11:54 PM CDT
Today's Tides
Low: May 21, 12:22 AM, 0.16 ft
High: May 21, 3:07 PM, 0.97 ft
Low: May 21, 11:51 PM, 0.40 ft
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Russell-Fields PierSponsored Content
Station Name: Panama City Beach
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents
Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet / 0 meters
Sensor Depth: -6.5 feet / -2.0 meters
Nearest Address:
Russell-Fields Pier
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
Bay County
GPS Coordinates: 30.213301, -85.878304
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Weather for Panama City Beach, Florida
Current Weather

Humidity: 88%
Feels Like: 89.1°F
Wind: SSW 11.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 17.2 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 75%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 83°F
L: 77°F

Thu
H: 83°F
L: 70°F

Fri
H: 82°F
L: 66°F

Sat
H: 80°F
L: 65°F

Sun
H: 84°F
L: 72°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.11 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 66 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:40 AM
Sunset: 7:34 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 48 mins
Moon Transit: 7:47 AM
Moonset: 1:45 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 22.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:17 AM - 9:47 AM8:15 PM - 10:45 PM
Minor Periods
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM1:28 AM - 2:58 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Rip Current Statement issued May 20 at 4:51AM EDT until May 22 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Effective: Tue May 20, 2025, 3:51 AM
Expires: Wed May 21, 2025, 8:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Walton, Bay, Gulf, and Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...From noon EDT /11 AM CDT/ today through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
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.
Rip Current Statement issued May 20 at 4:51AM EDT until May 22 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Effective: Tue May 20, 2025, 3:51 AM
Expires: Wed May 21, 2025, 8:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Walton, Bay, Gulf, and Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...From noon EDT /11 AM CDT/ today through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
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.
Rip Current Statement issued May 20 at 4:51AM EDT until May 22 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Effective: Tue May 20, 2025, 3:51 AM
Expires: Wed May 21, 2025, 8:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Walton, Bay, Gulf, and Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...From noon EDT /11 AM CDT/ today through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
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.
Rip Current Statement issued May 20 at 4:51AM EDT until May 22 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Effective: Tue May 20, 2025, 3:51 AM
Expires: Wed May 21, 2025, 8:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Walton, Bay, Gulf, and Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...From noon EDT /11 AM CDT/ today through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
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.
Rip Current Statement issued May 20 at 4:51AM EDT until May 22 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Effective: Tue May 20, 2025, 3:51 AM
Expires: Wed May 21, 2025, 8:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Walton, Bay, Gulf, and Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...From noon EDT /11 AM CDT/ today through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
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.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 79.8°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Wind: 16.6 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.91 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.38 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:40 AM
Sunset: 7:34 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 48 mins
Moon Transit: 7:47 AM
Moonset: 1:45 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 22.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:17 AM - 9:47 AM8:15 PM - 10:45 PM
Minor Periods
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM1:28 AM - 2:58 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 74.8°F
Average Humidity: 58%
Wind: 12.1 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:40 AM
Sunset: 7:35 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 49 mins
Moon Transit: 11:46 AM
Moonset: 2:50 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:16 AM - 1:46 PM11:16 AM - 1:46 PM
Minor Periods
2:20 PM - 3:50 PM1:59 AM - 3:29 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 73.8°F
Average Humidity: 50%
Wind: 13.2 mph
UV Index: 6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:40 AM
Sunset: 7:35 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 50 mins
Moon Transit: 9:23 AM
Moonset: 3:57 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:53 AM - 11:23 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:27 PM - 4:57 PM2:30 AM - 4:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 73.5°F
Average Humidity: 50%
Wind: 9.8 mph
UV Index: 6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:40 AM
Sunset: 7:36 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 51 mins
Moon Transit: 10:15 AM
Moonset: 5:07 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:45 AM - 12:15 AM
Minor Periods
4:37 PM - 6:07 PM3:04 AM - 4:34 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 78.1°F
Average Humidity: 56%
Wind: 8.3 mph
UV Index: 7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:40 AM
Sunset: 7:37 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 52 mins
Moon Transit: 11:11 AM
Moonset: 6:20 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:41 AM - 1:11 PM
Minor Periods
5:50 PM - 7:20 PM3:42 AM - 5:12 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5