Red flag at Destin today. Water stays at 80°F with southwest winds at 5-15 mph and surf at 1-2 ft. Air temps range from 80°F to 87°F. Rain chance is 20% — a much cleaner day than Saturday. High solunar continues through the Memorial Day weekend.
Is It Safe to Swim at Destin Today?
Red flag continues at Destin's beaches on Sunday. Winds at 5-15 mph SW are driving the high-hazard designation — a step up from Saturday. 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 only.
Full Conditions Breakdown
| Beach flag | Red |
|---|---|
| Water temperature | 80°F |
| Air temperature | 80°F to 87°F |
| Wind | SW 5-15 mph |
| Wave height | 1-2 ft |
| Chance of rain | 20% |
Tides
| Type | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High | 9:00 AM | 0.7 ft |
| Low | 9:20 PM | 0.0 ft |
One high in the mid-morning and one low late evening. East Pass cuts and the troughs near Henderson stay productive around both transitions.
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 Sunday fishing report.
7-Day Outlook
Memorial Day Monday looks mostly clear with highs 84-87°F — one of the busiest days on Destin Harbor all year. Into the first week of June, comfortable Gulf conditions continue with highs in the mid-to-upper 80s and low rain chances.
Red flag at Destin's beaches on Sunday with much improved conditions — 20% rain chance and beach access all day. Water is 80°F. SW winds at 5-15 mph are the driver behind the flag. Henderson and Crystal Beach will be packed for Memorial Day weekend. East Pass is clean for charters — book a half-day through TripShock if you're on the fence. Navarre and Pensacola are also red.