Yellow flag at Navarre Beach today. After a couple of windy days, things have settled down considerably. Water is 74°F, winds are light out of the northeast at 2-9 mph, and seas are minimal at 1.7 ft. The UV index is low this morning but climbs as the sun gets higher. A 39-41% chance of rain develops in the afternoon and night, so monitor the sky if you're planning an extended day at the beach.
Is It Safe to Swim at Navarre Beach Today?
The Yellow flag means medium hazard — moderate surf and/or currents are possible. Rip current risk is moderate. Today's calm seas and light wind make for approachable conditions, especially compared to the last couple of days, but the yellow flag is a reminder that the Gulf can still surprise you. Stay near a staffed lifeguard stand, keep an eye on the forecast shift in the afternoon, and get out of the water if you hear thunder. The afternoon rain chance means conditions can deteriorate quickly.
Full Conditions Breakdown
| Condition | Reading |
|---|---|
| Beach flag | Yellow — medium hazard, moderate surf or currents |
| Water temperature | 74°F |
| Air temperature | Low near 67°F / High near 75°F |
| Wind | NE at 2-9 mph |
| Wave height | 1.7 ft |
| UV index | Low — climbing through the afternoon |
| Chance of rain | 39-41% — afternoon and night |
Navarre Beach Tides Today
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Low tide | 12:51 AM | –0.11 ft |
| High tide | 2:10 PM | 1.48 ft |
7-Day Outlook
Today (Friday, May 8): Yellow flag, light NE wind 2-9 mph, 1.7 ft seas, water 74°F. High near 75°F with afternoon and evening rain chances at 39-41%.
Saturday: Rain exits by Saturday morning, clearing the way for a much improved beach day. Should be the best swim window of the weekend.
Sunday: Winds shift east-northeast and gradually increase. UV strengthens — moderate to high levels by midday.
Next week: Drier stretch holds through early week. Water temps stay steady in the low 70s.
Late next week could see conditions developing offshore — worth monitoring the forecast as the week goes on.
Yellow flag, calm 1.7 ft surf, light NE wind 2-9 mph. The morning is the play — get your beach time in before the afternoon rain chance ramps up. UV is low this morning but climbing, so bring sunscreen.