Double Red flag at Navarre Beach today — the water is closed to swimmers. East-northeast winds are running 7 to 17 mph with wave heights of 1.9 feet. Water temperature holds at 80°F and air temps will range from 72°F to 86°F. Rain chance is 27%, concentrated during morning hours. Fish activity rates as average according to solunar theory.
Double Red means the water is closed to all swimmers — no exceptions. This applies even if conditions look manageable from the beach. Underlying hazards including strong currents and rip currents are the driving factor. Stay out of the water and check with lifeguards on site before approaching the shoreline. Pensacola Beach is also Double Red today.
Is It Safe to Swim at Navarre Beach Today?
No. Double Red flag means the Gulf is closed to swimmers. Even with wave heights at 1.9 feet and conditions that may look moderate from the sand, underlying hazards — rip currents and strong lateral currents driven by the east-northeast wind pattern — make entry dangerous. This is not a judgment call; Double Red is a legally enforced closure in Okaloosa and Santa Rosa Counties. Stay on the beach, enjoy the view, and check back tomorrow as conditions are expected to improve. For more on what the flags mean, see our guide to beach flags and water safety.
Full Conditions Breakdown
| Beach flag | Double Red — water closed |
|---|---|
| Water temperature | 80°F |
| Air temperature | 72°F to 86°F |
| Wind | E-ENE 7–17 mph |
| Wave height | 1.9 ft |
| Chance of rain | 27% (morning hours) |
| Solunar rating | Average |
Tides
| Type | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High | 11:43 AM | 1.70 ft |
| Low | 10:50 PM | −0.20 ft |
A midday high at 1.70 feet followed by a strongly negative evening low at 10:50 PM. That −0.20 ft low pulls water off the sandbars and concentrates baitfish in the troughs — a good late window for pier and beach anglers despite the Double Red flag. Fishing from the pier and beach remains unaffected by swim closures.
Solunar Rating
Average fish activity today. The midday high tide and the late evening negative low are the two primary feeding windows. Full breakdown of what's biting across Navarre, Pensacola, and Destin in today's Wednesday fishing report.
7-Day Outlook
Thursday brings partly cloudy conditions with highs approaching 83°F and east-northeast winds at 8 to 14 mph — flags may ease depending on current and swell. Friday clears considerably with mostly sunny skies, highs near 85°F, and lighter winds diminishing through the afternoon. The weekend shows typical early-summer patterns with partly to mostly clear skies and temperatures in the 83 to 86°F range. By Monday, scattered afternoon thunderstorms are possible with highs around 84°F.