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Adventure · South Walton / 30A

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park

Santa Rosa Beach, FL

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1,600 protected acres, rare dune lakes and untouched shoreline.

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park

Good beach conditions and parking is available right now.

ParkingModerate

Estimated 42% full

Predicted Availability · updated 31 min ago

Crowd LevelLight

Beach FlagGreen

Air Temperature84°F

Water Temperature81°F

SurfLight · 1.3 ft

Rip-Current RiskLow

UV Index9 · Very High

RestroomsAvailable

ShowersAvailable

LifeguardsNot on duty

AccessibilityAccessible beach access

Last updated 31 min ago

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GulfPulse

100

Excellent

Flag

Green

Rip risk

Low

Air

84°

Water

81°

Waves

1.3 ft

Wind

7 mph

Crowd

Low

Parking

Easy

70 open

Clarity

Clear

Updated

10 min ago

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Community parking

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Best overall choice today — green flag, low crowds and easy parking.

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Tides & Water

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Beach Flags & Safety

Official flags and surf conditions for South Walton / 30A are published by the agencies below — not by GulfPulse.

Beach flags

30A Current Beach Flags

Source: 30A.com

Current beach flag conditions posted along the South Walton / 30A corridor.

Link verified Jul 27, 2026

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Surf conditions

South Walton Fire District Surf Conditions

Source: South Walton Fire District

Official daily surf and flag conditions issued by the South Walton Fire District Beach Safety Division.

Issued daily by SWFD Beach Safety.

Link verified Jul 27, 2026

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Beach rules

Visit South Walton Beach Safety

Source: Visit South Walton

Beach rules, rip-current guidance, flag meanings and local ordinances for South Walton beaches.

Link verified Jul 27, 2026

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Data Sources

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NOAA / National Weather Service — Observations, hourly + daily forecast, active alerts
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NOAA CO-OPS — Station Panama City Beach, FL (8729210)
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Local authorities (county / municipal beach safety) — Surf hazard flags, water closures, staffed hours
Crowds, parking, clarity, jellyfish, appearancePreview
Community reports & verified live cameras — User reports plus embedded operator cameras

Amenities

Parking
Restrooms
Outdoor showers
Pavilions
Picnic tables
Boardwalk
Accessible route
Lifeguards
Fishing
Volleyball
Playground
Splash pad
Chair rentals
Campground
Nature trail
Pier
Snorkeling
Shelling
Restaurants

Nearby

Restaurants

Stinky's Fish Camp

Dessert & Ice Cream

Blue Mountain Creamery

Shopping

Gulf Place

Fishing

No listings yet.

Watersports

YOLO Board

Family attractions

Nature Trails

Events

30A Songwriters Fest

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