Rosemary Beach or Seaside Beach (30A) today?

Panama City Beach, Florida · Seaside, Florida — 13 km apart

Updated 3:00 AM CDT

99Rosemary Beach vs 99Seaside Beach (30A)

Too close to call today. Rosemary Beach scores 99 and Seaside Beach (30A) scores 99 — 13 km apart and sharing the same weather, so pick on what you want to do.

Which one, for what

ActivityRosemary BeachSeaside Beach (30A)Better
Swimming 96 96 tie
Families with kids 96 96 tie
Walking & shelling 80 76 Rosemary Beach
Surfing 35 33 tie

Conditions side by side

NowRosemary BeachSeaside Beach (30A)
Water temperature82°F82°F
Wave height0.7 ft0.7 ft
Air temperature67°F66°F
Wind5 mph6 mph
UV index00
Next tideLow 7:12 AMLow 7:12 AM

Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.

Frequently asked questions

Should I go to Rosemary Beach or Seaside Beach (30A) today?

They score within a few points of each other (99 and 99), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.

How far apart are Rosemary Beach and Seaside Beach (30A)?

About 13 km in a straight line. Close enough that they usually share weather and swell, so the difference is often in the shape of the beach rather than the forecast.