Yellow flag at Navarre Beach this morning. South wind picks up to 8-13 mph today and pushes seas to 2 ft — surf is running moderate. Water temperature is 73°F. Air temps start near 72°F and climb to a high around 80°F. Rain chance is just 4% for most of the day, but expect a 60-65% chance around 2:00 PM. UV is low this morning but builds through the afternoon — don't skip the sunscreen.
Is It Safe to Swim at Navarre Beach Today?
The Yellow flag means medium hazard — moderate surf and/or currents are possible. Rip current risk is moderate, so use extra caution. Seas are running 2 ft, which is enough to make for choppier conditions than the start of the week, especially if the south wind picks up to the higher end of the range. Stronger swimmers should still be fine in waist-deep water, but keep weaker swimmers and small kids close to shore. As always, swim near a staffed lifeguard stand and stay aware of your position relative to the pier — fixed structures can concentrate current. If a thunderstorm pops mid-afternoon, get out of the water early.
Full Conditions Breakdown
| Condition | Reading |
|---|---|
| Beach flag | Yellow — medium hazard, moderate surf or currents |
| Water temperature | 73°F |
| Air temperature | Low near 72°F / High near 80°F |
| Wind | S at 8-13 mph |
| Wave height | 2 ft |
| UV index | Low — climbing through the afternoon |
| Chance of rain | 4% most of the day, 60-65% around 2:00 PM |
Navarre Beach Tides Today
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High tide | 12:41 PM | 1.60 ft |
Today shows a single high-tide cycle in the daylight period. The next low won't appear until early Thursday morning.
Solunar Rating
According to solunar theory, today is an average day for fishing activity. Work the morning high tide window for your best shot.
7-Day Outlook
Today (Wednesday, May 6): South wind 8-13 mph, 2 ft seas, water 73°F. High near 80°F. Watch for an afternoon thunderstorm chance around 2 PM.
Thursday: More south wind and building chop before a shift later in the day. Plan beach time earlier.
Friday–Saturday: Unsettled with a chance of scattered showers as the pattern transitions. Keep an eye on the radar.
Sunday–Monday: Trending drier with lighter winds and calmer seas. Looks like the back half of the weekend should clean up nicely.
If you're picking your beach day this week, today and Sunday/Monday are the better windows. Check back in a couple of days for a more detailed weekend look.
Yellow flag, 2 ft surf, S wind 8-13 mph, 4% rain (60-65% around 2 PM). Plan your beach time before lunch — that gets you in ahead of the afternoon storm chance and on the leading edge of the high tide. UV is low this morning but climbs through the afternoon, so bring sunscreen.