Yellow flag at Destin today. Water sits at 81°F with west-southwest winds at 2-13 mph and wave heights of 1.2 ft. Air temps range from 71°F to 89°F. Rain chance is 31%, concentrated in the afternoon and evening. Fish activity is high according to 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 | 81°F |
| Air temperature | 71°F to 89°F |
| Wind | W-SW 2-13 mph |
| Wave height | 1.2 ft |
| Chance of rain | 31% (afternoon/evening) |
Tides
| Type | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High | 12:07 PM | 0.76 ft |
| Low | — | — |
One high in the early afternoon — the day's primary fishing window. Low tide timing was not available; check local tide charts for the evening. The 12:07 PM high is the top window for East Pass charters and pier action.
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 Tuesday fishing report.
7-Day Outlook
Wednesday shows variable cloud cover with highs in the mid-80s and variable winds — rain possible. Thursday features scattered afternoon thunderstorms with highs around 84°F. Friday clears to mostly sunny near 85°F with diminishing winds. Weekend into next week maintains early-June patterns with partly cloudy to mostly clear skies and temperatures between 83 and 86°F.
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.