The water has fully settled at Navarre Beach. Waves are down to 1.1 ft with light variable northwest to south winds at 1–10 mph, and the National Weather Service has rip current risk at low — the first low rating here since Tuesday. A yellow flag is flying, with no purple. Water is 86°F, highs reach 90°F and rain probability is just 15 percent.
The National Weather Service has rip current risk at low today with surf of 1 to 2 feet, and low every period from now through Wednesday with surf easing to a foot or less. That completes the unwind from Wednesday and Thursday's high-risk episode — high, then moderate yesterday, and now settled.
Low risk does not mean no risk: life-threatening rip currents still form near piers, jetties and groins on the calmest days, so give those structures room and swim near a lifeguard. But this is the most settled stretch of water since the Labor Day weekend.
Yellow means moderate hazard: moderate surf, moderate currents, or both. Swimming is allowed but calls for caution. With waves at 1.1 ft and rip risk back at low, the yellow flag today is a local call by lifeguards rather than anything in the regional forecast. There is no purple flag here today. Stay close to shore and swim near a lifeguard.
The National Weather Service has today's UV index at very high under a sunny sky with highs in the low 90s. White sand reflects UV back at you, so beach exposure runs higher than the number suggests. Cover up, reapply sunscreen through the day, and take shade between 10 AM and 4 PM. On a calm Saturday most people stay out longer than they plan to.
Is It Safe to Swim at Navarre Beach Today?
Yes. Waves at 1.1 ft, light winds, 86°F water and rip current risk back at low — this is the easiest water Navarre has offered in over a week, and there is no purple flag. The yellow flag means normal caution rather than anything alarming. With highs at 90°F under a sunny sky and a very high UV index, sun exposure is the realistic hazard today rather than the Gulf. Only a 15 percent rain chance, so the weather should hold.
Full Conditions Breakdown
| Condition | Reading |
|---|---|
| Rip current risk | Low — low every period through Wednesday |
| Beach flag | Yellow — moderate hazard (no purple flag today) |
| Water temperature | 86°F |
| Air temperature | Low 79°F / High 90°F |
| Wind | NW-S at 1–10 mph |
| Wave height | 1.1 ft |
| Chance of rain | 15% daytime / 5% nighttime |
| UV index | Very high |
| Solunar rating | High activity |
Navarre Beach Pier Today
Solunar rates high, the water is calm and seven species are running — the best combination in weeks. Spanish mackerel, ladyfish and pompano deliver consistent action along the beachfront and piers, with hardtail adding support around structure. Navarre carries the strongest tide of the three: a 1.83 ft high at 2:59 AM falling to a 0.35 ft low at 3:47 PM. With rips back at low, wading is straightforward again. Focus on pier pilings, deeper troughs and structure zones. Contact Navarre Beach Marine Park for current pier hours and access.
Navarre Beach Tides Today
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High tide | 2:59 AM | 1.83 ft |
| Low tide | 3:47 PM | 0.35 ft |
The high falls before dawn, leaving the 3:47 PM low as the usable daytime movement — a swing of nearly a foot and a half, the strongest of the three beaches. That moderate range supports consistent fish movement through the day. Full tide charts are on the live tides page.
7-Day Outlook
Sunday is mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms developing, a high around 90°F and light north winds becoming southwest. Monday is sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms and highs in the upper 80s, and Tuesday and Wednesday continue the same — sunny, upper 80s, a slight chance of showers and light east winds around 5 mph. The steady part is the water: the National Weather Service holds low rip current risk every period through Wednesday, with surf at a foot or less from tonight onward. Late September settles into its usual pattern of warm afternoons, mild mornings and occasional passing showers.
More Emerald Coast Conditions Today
Also posted this morning: Pensacola Beach conditions, Destin conditions and today's fishing report.