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
Flag flying now
Not published
NWS has not published a flag for Franklin recently.
Check with Franklin County Beach Safety before swimming.
Beach score
8/10
Great
Air
88°F
Mostly Cloudy
Water
87.6°F
NOAA measured
Wind
13 mph
SW
Surf
Around 1 foot
1 ft offshore · 4s
UV index
6
Very High
Humidity
70%
Visibility
10 mi
Sun
7:21 AM
sets 7:52 PM
Tides today
- Apalachicola: Low at 10:02 AM EDT
Flags, rip current risk, surf and UV from the NWS TAE Surf Zone Forecast (issued 2:06 AM EDT Thu Sep 10). 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 moderate rip risk, 88°F air, 13 mph wind, 1 ft seas.
Conditions change fast. Always follow the flags and lifeguards on the beach itself.
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