Yellow flag at Destin today. Water sits at 81°F with west-southwest winds at 4-14 mph and wave heights of 1.6 ft. Air temps range from 74°F to 86°F. Rain chance is 30%, concentrated in the morning and evening hours. Fish activity is very high — one of the strongest solunar readings of the season.
Is It Safe to Swim at Destin Today?
Yellow flag at Destin's beaches today means medium hazard — a significant improvement from the red-flag weekend. Waves at 1.6 ft and W-SW winds at 4-14 mph are typical early-June Gulf conditions. Henderson Beach State Park, Crystal Beach, and the county beaches are all open for normal swimming with standard precautions. For more on the flag system, see our guide to beach flags and water safety. East Pass is clear for charters.
Full Conditions Breakdown
| Beach flag | Red |
|---|---|
| Water temperature | 81°F |
| Air temperature | 74°F to 86°F |
| Wind | W-SW 4-14 mph |
| Wave height | 1.6 ft |
| Chance of rain | 30% (morning/evening) |
Tides
| Type | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High | 11:21 AM | 0.75 ft |
| Low | 11:03 PM | -0.05 ft |
One high in the late morning and one low just after 11 PM. The negative low creates a clean late-evening window in the cuts and troughs — particularly good for night fishing near the Henderson stretch and East Pass.
Solunar Rating
High fish activity today across all three beaches — the best rating of the week. Tide transitions in early morning and evening should produce the strongest feeding windows. Full breakdown of what's biting across Navarre, Pensacola, and Destin in the Monday fishing report.
7-Day Outlook
Tuesday brings partly cloudy skies with highs near 82°F and W-SW winds at 8-14 mph. Wednesday shows variable clouds with mid-80s highs. Thursday brings scattered afternoon storms around 84°F. Friday clears to mostly sunny near 85°F. Weekend into next week holds early-June conditions — partly cloudy to mostly clear, 83-86°F.
Yellow flag at Destin on Memorial Day Monday — back to normal conditions after a red-flag weekend. Water is 81°F, waves at 1.6 ft, and 30% rain chance in the morning and evening. Henderson, Crystal Beach, and the Destin Harbor will see heavy post-holiday crowds. East Pass is open for charters — the 11:21 AM high tide window is the day's best charter slot. Browse availability through TripShock. Navarre and Pensacola are also yellow.