Yellow flag at Destin this morning. Water is around 84°F, surf is running around 2 feet, and west winds should turn more southwest through the day. It is a beach day, but not a green-light swimming day.
Is It Safe to Swim at Henderson Beach Today?
The yellow flag means moderate surf hazard. Swimming is allowed, but rip currents are possible and conditions can change quickly near piers, troughs, sandbars and jetties. Stay near lifeguards and do not swim alone.
Full Conditions Breakdown
| Condition | Reading |
|---|---|
| Beach flag | Yellow — moderate hazard |
| Rip current risk | Moderate |
| Water temperature | 84°F |
| Air temperature | Low 82°F / High 90°F |
| Wind | W to SW at 5–15 mph |
| Wave height | Around 2 ft |
| UV index | Extreme |
| Chance of rain | 20% — late morning / afternoon |
Destin Tides Today
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High tide | 10:01 AM | 0.9 ft |
| Low tide | 9:46 PM | −0.1 ft |
7-Day Outlook
Monday stays in the same general pattern with moderate rip current risk, around 2 feet of surf and a chance of showers or storms. Conditions look more unsettled Tuesday, then surf and rip current risk increase midweek with high rip current risk possible Wednesday and Thursday.
Moderate risk means life-threatening rip currents are possible. Yellow flags are not a calm-water guarantee, especially near deeper cuts, sandbars and pier structures.
Beach and fishing note: East Pass should give charter boats the cleaner current window late morning. Henderson Beach surf fishing is more of an early or late-day setup.