Yellow flags are flying at Destin today. Water sits at 86°F with southwest wind running 4-11 mph and waves near 1.1 ft. Rain stays a minor factor today, with some of the lowest chances of the week.
Is It Safe to Swim at Destin Today?
Yellow means moderate hazard — swim with caution, and keep children and weaker swimmers closer to shore, since currents run stronger than the 1.1 ft wave height suggests. Check the flag in person before you go in, since conditions can shift during the day.
Full Conditions Breakdown
| Condition | Reading |
|---|---|
| Beach flag | Yellow — moderate hazard |
| Water temperature | 86°F |
| Air temperature | Low 81°F / High 90°F |
| Wind | Southwest at 4-11 mph |
| Wave height | 1.1 ft |
| UV index | Very High |
| Chance of rain | 15% daytime, 9% nighttime |
Destin Tides Today
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High tide | 7:09 AM | 0.77 ft |
| Low tide | 6:41 PM | -0.05 ft |
7-Day Outlook
Saturday turns partly cloudy with a 20% chance of showers late in the day and highs near 89°F. Sunday brings a better chance of showers and storms, around 50%, with a high near 90°F. Monday looks mostly cloudy with a 90% chance of afternoon rain, then a partly cloudy, stray-shower pattern holds into next week with highs near 91°F.