Yellow and purple flags are flying at Navarre Beach this morning. Water is 85°F with light to moderate southwest-to-west winds at 1–15 mph and waves running 1.3 ft. The yellow flag means moderate surf hazard; the purple flag is a separate warning for dangerous marine life in the water.
The National Weather Service has issued another Extreme Heat Warning for today, with dangerously hot conditions and heat index values expected up to 115°F across Navarre Beach, Pensacola Beach and Destin. Extreme heat and high humidity significantly raise the risk of heat-related illness. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned rooms, avoid direct sun exposure, and check on relatives and neighbors.
Is It Safe to Swim at Navarre Beach Today?
Swimming conditions are reasonable but call for caution. The yellow flag signals moderate hazard — 1.3 ft waves and light to moderate winds make for calm water, though currents can still set along the bars. The purple flag flying with it warns that dangerous marine life has been reported, so check what has been sighted before you go in. Water temperature at 85°F offers comfortable immersion, and a 20% rain probability warrants awareness but does not rule out water activities. Review current beach advisories 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 flies alongside the yellow flag as a separate warning and does not replace it — treat both as active today. 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 96°F |
| Wind | SW-W at 1–15 mph |
| Wave height | 1.3 ft |
| Chance of rain | 20% daytime, 20% nighttime |
Navarre Beach Tides Today
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High tide | 10:23 AM | 1.77 ft |
| Low tide | 8:45 PM | 0.07 ft |
High tide reaches 1.77 feet at 10:23 AM. Low tide occurs at 0.07 feet at 8:45 PM. These tidal shifts establish feeding windows as current changes drive movement in fish populations through the day. Full tide charts are on the live tides page.
7-Day Outlook
Thursday features mostly sunny conditions with highs near 91°F and southwest winds at 5 to 10 mph, with a 70% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms developing. Friday brings mostly sunny skies with highs near 90°F and southwest winds around 10 mph. Weekend conditions show a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with lows around 80°F and variable winds.
More Emerald Coast Conditions Today
Also posted this morning: Pensacola Beach conditions, Destin conditions and today's fishing report.