Red flag at Destin today. Easterly winds at 9-18 mph are pushing wave heights to 3.8 ft — significant surf for this stretch. Water sits at 80°F. Air temps range from 70°F to 85°F. Completely clear with 0% rain. Fish activity is low per solunar theory.
Is It Safe to Swim at Destin Today?
Yellow flag at Destin's beaches today. Waves at 1.2 ft and W-SW winds lightening to 2-13 mph make for very calm Gulf conditions — a good day for all experience levels. Henderson Beach State Park, Crystal Beach, and the county beaches are all in play. Rain chance picks up in the afternoon, so plan morning visits if you want the cleanest weather window. For more on the flag system, see our guide to beach flags and water safety. East Pass is clear for charters.
Full Conditions Breakdown
| Beach flag | Red |
|---|---|
| Water temperature | 80°F |
| Air temperature | 70°F to 85°F |
| Wind | E 9-18 mph |
| Wave height | 3.8 ft |
| Chance of rain | 0% |
Tides
| Type | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High | 1:24 PM | 0.74 ft |
| Low | 12:12 AM | -0.05 ft |
One high in the early afternoon and a slightly negative low just after midnight. The 1:24 PM high is the primary fishing window, with the -0.05 ft overnight low offering a late trough bite for dedicated night anglers.
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 Thursday fishing report.
7-Day Outlook
Friday transitions to mostly sunny with highs reaching 84°F and lighter winds diminishing through the afternoon. Saturday extends clear conditions with highs near 85°F and variable light winds. Sunday features partly cloudy skies, temperatures between 82 and 85°F. By midweek, typical summer patterns with afternoon thunderstorm potential return.
Yellow flag at Destin on Tuesday with calm 1.2 ft waves and light W-SW winds — a clean day to be on the water. Water is 81°F. Rain chance is 31% in the afternoon and evening, so morning beach time and the midday charter window look best. The 12:07 PM high tide is the day's top slot for East Pass charters — browse availability through TripShock. Navarre and Pensacola are also Yellow.