Yellow flag at Destin Beach today. Water sits at 80°F — the warmest reading of the run — with southeast winds at 4-13 mph and 2.0 ft seas. Rain probability is high at 74% with substantial rainfall expected all day. Air temperatures hold between 74°F and 80°F. Solunar drops to low, so fishing expectations should be tempered. East Pass is weather-dependent today; charters will need to plan around the wet windows.
Is It Safe to Swim at Destin Beach Today?
The Yellow flag means medium hazard — moderate surf and/or currents are possible. Rip current risk is moderate, so use extra caution. Swimming is viable with the 2.0 ft waves and light to moderate winds, but the dominant factor today is the 74% rain probability with substantial rainfall throughout. Stay near a staffed lifeguard stand, swim with a buddy, and keep clear of fixed structures like the pier that can intensify currents. Check the radar before entering the water and watch for lightning and changing conditions. Always respect posted advisories.
Full Conditions Breakdown
| Condition | Reading |
|---|---|
| Beach flag | Yellow — medium hazard, moderate surf or currents |
| Water temperature | 80°F |
| Air temperature | Low near 74°F / High near 80°F |
| Wind | SE at 4-13 mph |
| Wave height | 2.0 ft |
| Chance of rain | 74% (substantial rainfall expected) |
Destin Beach Tides Today
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High tide | 8:47 AM | 0.44 ft |
| Low tide | 5:41 PM | 0.16 ft |
| High tide | 7:59 PM | 0.25 ft |
Solunar Rating
According to solunar theory, today is a low-activity day for fishing — fish activity is forecast to remain limited. See today's full fishing report for the best windows and what's biting.
7-Day Outlook
Today (Monday, May 25): Yellow flag, SE wind 4-13 mph, 2.0 ft seas, water 80°F. High near 80°F with 74% rain chance.
Tuesday: Partly sunny with highs reaching 81-82°F and southeast winds shifting to 10-15 mph — expect moderate seas as wind intensity increases.
Wednesday: Substantially better conditions with predominantly clear skies, temperatures rising to 84-85°F, and southeast winds gradually easing.
Thursday-Saturday: A mix of conditions with highs spanning 83-86°F and periodic wind direction changes.
Next week: Comfortable, stable temperatures typical for late May throughout.
Today is the wet day of the stretch — Tuesday onward looks substantially better for Crab Island runs and East Pass charters.
Yellow flag, 2.0 ft surf, SE wind 4-13 mph. The dominant factor is the 74% rain probability with substantial rainfall expected all day — check the radar before you go and watch for lightning. Water at 80°F is the warmest of the run. East Pass weather-dependent; charters will need to plan around the wet windows. Solunar is low.