Yellow flags are flying at Destin today. Water sits at 85°F with southwest wind running 4-13 mph and waves near 1.4 ft. Rain chances hold flat and low around the clock today.
Is It Safe to Swim at Destin Today?
Yellow means moderate hazard — swim with caution, and keep children and weaker swimmers closer to shore, since currents run stronger than the 1.4 ft wave height suggests. Check the flag in person before you go in, since conditions can shift during the day.
Full Conditions Breakdown
| Condition | Reading |
|---|---|
| Beach flag | Yellow — moderate hazard |
| Water temperature | 85°F |
| Air temperature | Low 81°F / High 90°F |
| Wind | Southwest at 4-13 mph |
| Wave height | 1.4 ft |
| UV index | Very High |
| Chance of rain | 20% daytime, 20% nighttime |
Destin Tides Today
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High tide | 5:51 AM | 0.58 ft |
| Low tide | 4:45 PM | 0.08 ft |
7-Day Outlook
Friday stays warm and sunny with afternoon thunderstorm chances. The weekend brings typical summer heat with afternoon storm potential, and that humid, thunderstorm-prone pattern holds into early next week.
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