Yellow flag at Destin this morning. Water holds at 82°F with southwest winds running light to 11 mph through the day, and wave heights sit around 1.4 ft — workable for both swimming and fishing. Rain chances run high today at 90%, with the heaviest activity concentrated in the afternoon and evening.
Is It Safe to Swim at Destin Today?
Yellow flag means moderate hazard — swimmable, but stay alert. Conditions stay workable with 1.4 ft waves and moderate southwest wind, and 82°F water makes for comfortable swimming for the whole family. The main planning factor today is the 90% afternoon rain probability and its evening carryover. Check the flag in person before entering the water, since conditions can change during the day.
Full Conditions Breakdown
| Condition | Reading |
|---|---|
| Beach flag | Yellow — Moderate hazard |
| Water temperature | 82°F |
| Air temperature | Low 78°F / High 84°F |
| Wind | SW at 0–11 mph |
| Wave height | 1.4 ft |
| UV index | Not reported |
| Chance of rain | 90% daytime, 80% nighttime |
Destin Tides Today
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High tide | 12:07 PM | 0.91 ft |
| Low tide | Evening | Not reported |
7-Day Outlook
Destin takes the brunt of midweek tropical activity but clears out for a hot, sun-soaked weekend. Wednesday brings warm, humid air and a 65% chance of downpours with a high near 85°F, and Thursday’s risk of severe thunderstorms climbs to 75% while highs cool slightly to 82°F. Relief arrives by the weekend — just a 35% chance of brief showers Saturday under partly cloudy skies, then a fully clear Sunday with rain risk down to 20% and highs near 85°F.