Destin is flying a yellow flag this morning. Water is 85°F with west-southwest winds at 3–15 mph and waves running 1.5 ft — calm to moderate conditions for swimming and fishing.
The National Weather Service has placed local coastal areas under an Extreme Heat Warning today, with heat index values expected up to 113°F across Navarre Beach, Pensacola Beach and Destin. Heat illnesses are highly likely in these conditions. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors.
Is It Safe to Swim at Destin Today?
Swimming is workable with caution. The yellow flag means moderate hazard: 1.5 ft waves and moderate west-southwest winds are manageable for most swimmers, but currents around the passes and jetties still deserve respect. No marine life warning is posted at Destin today. Water temperature at 85°F delivers comfortable conditions, and a 20% daytime rain probability means scattered thunderstorms remain possible. Review current beach advisories before entering the water and observe standard safety protocols.
Full Conditions Breakdown
| Condition | Reading |
|---|---|
| Beach flag | Yellow — moderate hazard |
| Water temperature | 85°F |
| Air temperature | Low 79°F / High 92°F |
| Wind | W-SW at 3–15 mph |
| Wave height | 1.5 ft |
| Chance of rain | 20% daytime, 10% nighttime |
Destin Tides Today
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High tide | 10:22 AM | 0.80 ft |
| Low tide | 9:38 PM | -0.01 ft |
High tide occurs at 0.80 feet at 10:22 AM. Low tide dips to -0.01 feet at 9:38 PM. Fish show active feeding response during tidal transitions as current changes deliver food sources and create feeding zones. Full tide charts are on the live tides page.
7-Day Outlook
Wednesday stays partly cloudy with highs reaching 94°F and winds at 5 to 15 mph. Thursday turns mostly sunny with highs around 92°F and diminishing winds, carrying a 60% chance of precipitation. The extended forecast shows primarily sunny conditions through the following week with highs in the low to mid 90s. Heat will be a significant factor over the next several days, with high chances of afternoon thunderstorm development.
More Emerald Coast Conditions Today
Also posted this morning: Navarre Beach conditions, Pensacola Beach conditions and today's fishing report.