Red flag at Navarre Beach this morning. Surf has dropped from Saturday's 3+ ft to 1–2 ft, and south winds are light around 5 mph. The flag reflects continued moderate rip current risk — conditions are calmer than yesterday but not clear. Water is 81°F with a 30–40% chance of afternoon thunderstorms.
Is It Safe to Swim at Navarre Beach Today?
The red flag means high surf or strong currents — swimming is not recommended. Moderate rip current risk is still in effect. If you do enter the water, stay in shallow areas, swim near a lifeguard if one is on duty, and stay out of the surf zone. The pier area and any groins or jetties carry extra rip current risk even on lower-hazard days. If you get caught in a rip, swim parallel to shore rather than against the current.
Moderate rip current risk remains in effect through this morning per NWS Mobile. Conditions are improving from Saturday but caution is still warranted. Check flag status at the beach before entering the water.
Full Conditions Breakdown
| Condition | Reading |
|---|---|
| Beach flag | Red — high hazard, strong currents |
| Water temperature | 81°F |
| Air temperature | Low near 75°F / High near 82°F |
| Wind | South at 5 mph |
| Wave height | 1–2 ft |
| UV index | Very High |
| Chance of rain | 30–40% — afternoon thunderstorms possible |
Navarre Beach Tides Today
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High tide | 12:34 PM | 4.2 ft |
| Low tide | 10:25 PM | 1.5 ft |
Today is a diurnal pattern — one high, one low. The high arrives around midday. Tide movement will be most active in the two hours before and after the 12:34 PM high, which is also the better fishing window for pier and surf anglers.
7-Day Outlook
Conditions are expected to stay in the moderate rip current / 1–2 ft surf range through Tuesday, with south winds 5–15 mph. A wind shift to southwest mid-week may push waves up slightly. Afternoon storm chances will be a daily feature through at least Thursday — get to the beach in the morning if you want to avoid the lightning window. No significant fronts in the 7-day period.
Morning hours before noon offer the calmest surf and lower storm probability. Once the high tide passes around 12:30 PM and afternoon heating kicks in, thunderstorm chances climb. Plan accordingly.