Yellow and purple flags are flying at Destin today. Water sits at 86°F with southwest wind running 5-15 mph and waves near 1.8 ft. Rain chances stay elevated into the evening here, so keep half an eye on the sky even after sunset.
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 1.8 ft wave height suggests. Purple means jellyfish have been spotted in the water; give anything drifting near you a wide berth, and don't handle jellyfish washed up on the sand, since a detached tentacle can still sting. Check the flag in person before you go in, since conditions can shift during the day.
Full Conditions Breakdown
| Condition | Reading |
|---|---|
| Beach flag | Yellow + Purple — moderate hazard, jellyfish present |
| Water temperature | 86°F |
| Air temperature | Low 76°F / High 87°F |
| Wind | Southwest at 5-15 mph |
| Wave height | 1.8 ft |
| UV index | Very High |
| Chance of rain | 40% daytime, 30% nighttime |
Destin Tides Today
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High tide | 5:43 AM | 0.48 ft |
| Low tide | 4:07 PM | 0.16 ft |
7-Day Outlook
Wednesday brings scattered storms with highs near 92°F and southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Thursday turns mostly sunny near 89°F with lighter wind. Expect that hot, humid pattern to hold into next week — mid-90s with a daily chance of afternoon thunderstorms.
Purple flags are flying at Destin today alongside yellow, meaning jellyfish have been spotted in the water. Keep clear of anything drifting near you and don't touch jellyfish that wash up on the sand — a separated tentacle can still sting. If you're stung, check with lifeguards on duty for first aid.