Double red flag at Destin today, and the surf here is the roughest on the coast — the water is closed. East-southeast winds are running 14–25 mph with 4.5-ft seas, and a Tropical Storm Watch and High Surf Warning are both in effect.
Is It Safe to Swim at Destin Today?
No. Double red means the water is closed to the public. Destin is seeing the heaviest wave action of the three beaches today at 4.5 ft, rip current risk is high, and a High Surf Warning takes effect this afternoon at 1:00 PM CDT. Do not enter the water, and keep a close eye on kids near the shoreline — even wading can be dangerous in these conditions.
Full Conditions Breakdown
| Condition | Reading |
|---|---|
| Beach flag | Double Red — water closed |
| Water temperature | 84°F |
| Air temperature | Low 78°F / High 83°F |
| Wind | E-SE at 14–25 mph |
| Wave height | 4.5 ft |
| UV index | Moderate |
| Chance of rain | 90% daytime, 70% nighttime |
Destin Tides Today
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High tide | 4:59 AM | 0.60 ft |
| Low tide | 4:14 PM | 0.11 ft |
7-Day Outlook
Wednesday brings continued elevated seas with showers and thunderstorms likely, highs near 88°F, and persistent south winds 15–25 mph with gusts. Thursday improves gradually as shower chances diminish and highs reach 87°F. The extended forecast shows seas moderating through the weekend, with improving conditions expected by late in the week.
A Tropical Storm Watch remains in effect for local coastal areas until further notice due to an organizing system in the Gulf, a High Surf Warning is in effect from July 21 at 1:00 PM CDT until July 23 at 6:00 AM CDT, and a Rip Current Statement covers Navarre Beach, Pensacola Beach and Destin until July 24 at 6:00 AM CDT. Double-red flags are flying at all three beaches today — the water is closed to the public.