Yellow flag at Destin today. Water sits at 79°F with southeast winds at 5-10 mph and 2.0 ft seas. NWS calls for partly sunny skies with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 10 AM. Air warms to a high near 85°F with a low near 74°F overnight. Solunar carries forward from Saturday's high rating — fish activity should stay elevated, though with stormier conditions building across the long weekend, today is the best window of the stretch.
Is It Safe to Swim at Destin Today?
The Yellow flag means medium hazard — moderate surf or currents are possible. Today's seas read around 1.8-2.0 ft with light SE wind, so swimming conditions look manageable, but rip currents can develop along the Gulf shoreline at any time. Swim near a staffed lifeguard stand, watch kids closely, and if caught in a rip, swim parallel to shore until you're free of the pull before heading back in. Storms could push through after 10 AM — clear the water at the first sign of lightning.
Full Conditions Breakdown
| Condition | Reading |
|---|---|
| Beach flag | Yellow — medium hazard, moderate surf or currents |
| Water temperature | 79°F |
| Air temperature | Low near 74°F / High near 85°F |
| Wind | SE at 5-10 mph |
| Wave height | 2.0 ft |
| Chance of rain | 40% (mainly after 10 AM) |
Destin Tides Today
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Low tide | 3:31 AM | 0.03 ft |
| High tide | 5:15 PM | 0.53 ft |
Solunar Rating
Solunar carries forward from Saturday's high rating — fish activity is forecast to stay elevated today. With the stormier pattern building across the long weekend, today is the strongest fishing window of the stretch. See today's full fishing report for what's biting and the best windows.
7-Day Outlook
Today (Sunday, May 24): Yellow flag, partly sunny, light SE wind 5-10 mph, 2.0 ft seas, water 79°F. High near 85°F with 40% chance of storms after 10 AM.
Memorial Day (Monday): Showers and thunderstorms likely. High near 83°F. South wind 10-15 mph gusting to 20. 90% rain chance — heavy unsettled day.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms continue. High near 83°F. 80% rain chance.
Wednesday: 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, high near 84°F.
Thursday: Showers likely before 1 PM, then scattered storms. High near 84°F. 60% rain chance.
Friday-Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs near 84°F. 60% rain chance both days.
The whole upcoming week is wet — today is the cleanest window before the unsettled pattern sets in for the stretch.
Yellow flag — caution but workable conditions. Seas 2.0 ft, light SE wind 5-10 mph, water 79°F. 40% rain chance after 10 AM, so morning is the cleaner window. Watch the radar through the afternoon. Solunar stays elevated for fishing.