Yellow and purple flags are flying at Navarre Beach this morning. Water is 85°F with west-southwest winds at 3–20 mph and waves running 2.3 ft — slightly choppy. The yellow flag means moderate surf hazard; the purple flag is a separate warning for dangerous marine life. A Rip Current Statement takes effect at 1:00 PM today.
The National Weather Service has issued a Rip Current Statement covering Navarre Beach, Pensacola Beach and Destin, in effect from 1:00 PM CDT today through 6:00 AM CDT Monday, August 3. Rip currents can sweep even strong swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Swim near a lifeguard. If you are caught in a current, relax and float — do not swim against the flow — and call or wave for help.
Is It Safe to Swim at Navarre Beach Today?
Swimming conditions are acceptable this morning with 2.3 ft waves and moderate west-southwest winds, and water temperature at 85°F offers comfortable immersion. The yellow flag means moderate hazard, and the purple flag alongside it warns that dangerous marine life has been reported. The bigger factor today is rip currents: a National Weather Service Rip Current Statement takes effect at 1:00 PM and runs through Monday morning, so conditions are expected to deteriorate as the day goes on. Swim near a lifeguard, keep children close, and if you are caught in a current, float rather than fight it. Monitor weather updates before entering the water and follow standard water safety practices.
A purple flag is flying today, which means dangerous marine life has been reported in the water. It is a separate warning from the surf-hazard flag and does not replace it — treat both as active. Check with lifeguards or at the beach access for what has been sighted before you get in, and keep an eye on children in the shallows.
Full Conditions Breakdown
| Condition | Reading |
|---|---|
| Beach flag | Yellow — moderate hazard · Purple — dangerous marine life |
| Water temperature | 85°F |
| Air temperature | Low 80°F / High 90°F |
| Wind | W-SW at 3–20 mph |
| Wave height | 2.3 ft |
| Chance of rain | 30% daytime, 60% nighttime |
Navarre Beach Tides Today
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High tide | 12:20 PM | 1.41 ft |
| Low tide | 8:49 PM | 0.50 ft |
High tide reaches 1.41 feet at 12:20 PM. Low tide descends to 0.50 feet at 8:49 PM. Tidal movements establish feeding windows as current shifts facilitate fish movement through the day. Full tide charts are on the live tides page.
7-Day Outlook
Sunday brings partly cloudy conditions with highs near 90°F, southwest winds at 5 to 15 mph and a 70% chance of precipitation. Monday turns mostly sunny with highs around 92°F and light winds, with similar conditions expected Tuesday. The extended forecast holds typical late-summer patterns with warm afternoon temperatures, scattered afternoon thunderstorm chances, and humidity trending higher through midweek.
More Emerald Coast Conditions Today
Also posted this morning: Pensacola Beach conditions, Destin conditions and today's fishing report.