Current Beach Conditions:
Yellow Flag
Beach conditions are provided by Beach & Surf Patrol
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Beach Warning Flags
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Lifeguards
Visitors looking for guarded areas of the beach can find lifeguards at the following three locations (7 days a week from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.):
- M.B. Miller County Pier (May 27 - Labor Day Weekend)
- Rick Seltzer Park (May 27 - Labor Day Weekend)
- Russell Fields City Pier (April 1 - Labor Day Weekend)
**In the event of inclement weather, lifeguards may not be on duty.
Leave Only Footprints
Panama City Beach is known for having the "World's Most Beautiful Beaches," and we want to keep it that way for the enjoyment of everyone! For this reason, the "Leave No Trace" ordinance was issued for Panama City Beach in 2012. Simply put: Anything you bring to the beach with you should also leave the beach with you. All of your personal items including, but not limited to:
- Tents
- Chairs
- Umbrellas
- Coolers
Will be removed and disposed of if left on the beach between the hours of 7pm and 7am. On public beaches or with the upland landowner's permission, personal property may be stored overnight at the toe of the dune at your own risk. The County, City, Tourist Development Council and beach maintenance contractor do not assume any liability for any items left on the beach after 7:00 p.m. Items left on the beach will be removed and disposed of.