Yellow and purple flags are flying at Navarre Beach this morning. Water is 85°F with southwest-to-west winds at 2–15 mph and waves running 1.6 ft. The yellow flag means moderate surf hazard; the purple flag is a separate warning for dangerous marine life in the water. Rain chances are up sharply today at 60%.
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for today, with hot temperatures, high humidity and heat index values expected up to 110°F across Navarre Beach, Pensacola Beach and Destin. These conditions may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned rooms, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors.
Is It Safe to Swim at Navarre Beach Today?
Swimming conditions are workable with 1.6 ft waves and light to moderate southwest winds. The yellow flag signals moderate hazard, and the purple flag alongside it warns that dangerous marine life has been reported — check what has been sighted before you go in. Water temperature at 85°F delivers pleasant conditions for water activities. The bigger variable today is weather: a 60% rain probability means scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely to develop, so watch the sky and clear the water at the first sound of thunder. Review current beach advisories before entering the water and observe standard safety protocols.
A purple flag is flying alongside the yellow flag 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 79°F / High 92°F |
| Wind | SW-W at 2–15 mph |
| Wave height | 1.6 ft |
| Chance of rain | 60% daytime, 60% nighttime |
Navarre Beach Tides Today
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High tide | 11:02 AM | 1.70 ft |
| Low tide | 8:53 PM | 0.18 ft |
High tide reaches 1.70 feet at 11:02 AM. Low tide descends to 0.18 feet at 8:53 PM. Tidal transitions establish reliable feeding periods as current shifts move baitfish through the day. Full tide charts are on the live tides page.
7-Day Outlook
Friday brings showers and thunderstorms with an 80% chance, highs near 90°F and a mix of sun and clouds. Saturday sees showers likely and possibly thunderstorms at a 70% chance, with highs approaching 89°F. Sunday through early next week stays hot and humid with temperatures in the upper 80s to mid 90s, scattered to frequent afternoon thunderstorm activity, and typical late-July weather patterns.
More Emerald Coast Conditions Today
Also posted this morning: Pensacola Beach conditions, Destin conditions and today's fishing report.