A single yellow flag at Destin this morning — no purple here. Water is 85°F with southwest to south winds at 3–11 mph and waves at 0.9 ft. Highs reach 88°F with a 20 percent rain chance and high solunar activity. Destin holds at yellow while Navarre and Pensacola have gone green today.
Yellow means moderate hazard: moderate surf, moderate currents, or both. Swimming is allowed but calls for caution. At 0.9 ft the water here is very calm, so the flag is more likely reflecting current than surf — a rating the lifeguards make from what they can see that the wave height alone does not show. Stay close to shore, swim near a lifeguard, and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
Is It Safe to Swim at Destin Today?
Yes, with caution. The yellow flag allows swimming and the water is warm and calm at 85°F and 0.9 ft. Yellow is still a step above green, so treat it as a day to pay attention rather than a day to relax completely: swim near a lifeguard, stay within your depth, and keep children close. On the plus side, Destin has no purple flag today — Navarre and Pensacola both do.
Full Conditions Breakdown
| Condition | Reading |
|---|---|
| Beach flag | Yellow — moderate hazard |
| Water temperature | 85°F |
| Air temperature | Low 79°F / High 88°F |
| Wind | SW-S at 3–11 mph |
| Wave height | 0.9 ft |
| Chance of rain | 20% daytime / 10% nighttime |
| Solunar rating | High activity |
Destin Tides Today
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High tide | 3:56 AM | 0.66 ft |
| Low tide | 3:15 PM | 0.11 ft |
Destin runs a much smaller tidal range than Navarre or Pensacola, but today's swing is a long one — the 3:56 AM high at 0.66 feet falls for over eleven hours to the 3:15 PM low of 0.11 feet. That sustained movement is what is driving the excellent fishing outlook. Full tide charts are on the live tides page.
7-Day Outlook
Thursday is mostly sunny with highs near 91°F and light winds. Friday stays mostly sunny around 90°F with minimal rain potential. Saturday and Sunday hold clear to mostly clear skies with temperatures in the upper 80s and light winds. The extended forecast keeps to a typical August pattern — predominantly sunny days, low rain chances and only scattered afternoon storm potential.
More Emerald Coast Conditions Today
Also posted this morning: Navarre Beach conditions, Pensacola Beach conditions and today's fishing report.