Red flag at Destin today. Water sits at 80°F with southwest winds at 3-14 mph and surf at 1-2 ft. Air temps range from 79°F to 86°F. Rain chance is 85% in the morning with a 15% chance through the afternoon. Solunar stays high into the weekend — the strongest rating of the week.
Is It Safe to Swim at Destin Today?
Red flag is up at Destin's beaches on Saturday. Winds building to 3-14 mph SW and surf at 1-2 ft are typical Memorial Day weekend conditions along this stretch — the high-hazard call reflects rip current risk that can be present even when the water appears manageable. Henderson Beach State Park, Crystal Beach, and the county beaches will all be flying red. For more on the flag system, see our guide to red flags and rip currents. East Pass remains workable for charters — the flag applies to Gulf swimming, not boating.
Full Conditions Breakdown
| Beach flag | Red |
|---|---|
| Water temperature | 80°F |
| Air temperature | 79°F to 86°F |
| Wind | SW 3-14 mph |
| Wave height | 1-2 ft |
| Chance of rain | 85% morning / 15% afternoon |
Tides
| Type | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High | 7:45 AM | 0.7 ft |
| Low | 8:40 PM | -0.0 ft |
One high in the morning and one low in the evening. The evening low gives anglers a clean transition window to work the troughs and East Pass cuts heading into the weekend.
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 Saturday fishing report.
7-Day Outlook
Sunday clears with mostly sunny skies, highs in the mid-80s, and SW winds easing off. Memorial Day Monday looks mostly clear with highs 84-86°F — a busy day on the water. Into next week, comfortable Gulf conditions continue with highs in the mid-80s and low rain chances.
Red flag at Destin's beaches Saturday with heavy morning rain likely — 85% chance before noon. Water is 80°F and the afternoon should clear enough for beach chairs and walking. East Pass remains clean for charters; the flag is a Gulf swimming restriction only. High solunar makes this a good day to book a half-day charter if you can get out after the rain clears. Navarre and Pensacola are also red.