Double red flag at Destin today, with the largest waves of the three beaches at 4.9 ft. The Tropical Storm Warning has been canceled as Bertha tracks west and winds have eased to 5–15 mph out of the south, but the Rip Current Statement remains in effect through tomorrow morning.
Is It Safe to Swim at Destin Today?
No. Double red means the water is closed, and Destin still has the roughest surf on the coast today at 4.9 ft. Conditions are improving compared to earlier this week, but dangerous surf of 4 to 8 ft continues to pound the shoreline regionwide and rip current risk remains life-threatening per the National Weather Service. Stay out of the water until flags come down from double red.
Full Conditions Breakdown
| Condition | Reading |
|---|---|
| Beach flag | Double Red — water closed |
| Water temperature | 84°F |
| Air temperature | Low 80°F / High 88°F |
| Wind | South at 5–15 mph |
| Wave height | 4.9 ft |
| UV index | High |
| Chance of rain | 10% daytime, 20% nighttime |
Destin Tides Today
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High tide | 6:15 AM | 0.71 ft |
| Low tide | 5:52 PM | 0.04 ft |
7-Day Outlook
Friday looks mostly sunny with highs near 87°F and winds shifting to south 5–10 mph. Saturday brings continued improvement with decreasing rain chances and lighter winds. By Sunday and into early next week, the active pattern moves offshore, leaving partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies, lighter southerly winds and more manageable sea conditions.
The Tropical Storm Warning for Navarre Beach, Pensacola Beach and Destin has been canceled as Tropical Storm Bertha tracks further west into the Gulf, though marine hazards remain today. The High Surf Warning expires at 3:00 PM CDT and the Coastal Flood Advisory terminates at 10:00 AM CDT as minor coastal flooding recedes, but dangerous surf of 4 to 8 ft continues to pound the shoreline. The Rip Current Statement remains in effect until July 24 at 6:00 AM CDT due to life-threatening water conditions. Double-red flags are flying at all three beaches today — the water is closed to the public.