Fish activity rates high across all three beaches today, with tarpon leading the bite ahead of a wave of morning rain. Bonita and cigs round things out near pier structures and along the beachfront. Water temperatures run 84–86°F with southwest wind 4–15 mph and manageable seas, though heavy morning rain (85–90% at all three beaches) will interrupt fishing until it clears.
What's Biting Today
Tarpon — The dominant species across all three beaches today. Tarpon are congregating near pier zones and along the beachfront, especially in the morning. Position yourself around tide changes for the best action, with early morning and pre-sunset hours offering peak opportunity.
Bonita — Running alongside the tarpon near pier structures and beachfront zones, with a strong feeding response during tidal transitions. Found in both shallow and deeper water.
Cigs — Showing well along the beachfront and around pier areas at all three beaches, mixed in with the tarpon and bonita near structure and deeper water access.
Best times to fish today: early morning before the rain arrives, and again once afternoon showers clear.
Pier Report
Navarre Beach
Tarpon, bonita, and cigs are congregating around pier zones and beachfront structure, with early morning the prime window before rain arrives. Southwest wind stays manageable, keeping conditions fishable. The best action concentrates near pier ends and deeper water access. Contact Navarre Beach Marine Park for current access.
Pensacola Beach
Tarpon and bonita show strong potential along the beachfront, with cigs mixed throughout. Best success looks likely in the early morning before substantial rain develops. Conditions stay workable with moderate seas through the day. Pier structure and deeper features are holding feeding fish. Check with local operators along the causeway for current access.
Destin
Tarpon dominate the action at Destin, with bonita and cigs also showing around pier zones. Early morning should prove rewarding before rain intensifies, and action should pick back up once precipitation clears. Light-to-moderate southwest wind and manageable seas hold through the day. Verify current pier access with local facilities. Charter boats run daily out of Destin's East Pass for offshore options — the beach flag applies to Gulf swimming, not boat traffic through the pass.
Tides & Conditions
Navarre Beach
| Condition | Reading |
|---|---|
| Beach flag | Yellow + Purple |
| Water temperature | 85°F |
| Wave height and wind | 1.7 ft & SW 4-15 mph |
| Air temperature | 81°F to 90°F |
| High tide | 7:03 AM (1.91 ft) |
| Low tide | 6:44 PM (-0.41 ft) |
| Solunar rating | High activity |
Pensacola Beach
| Condition | Reading |
|---|---|
| Beach flag | Yellow + Purple |
| Water temperature | 84°F |
| Wave height and wind | 1.8 ft & SW 4-15 mph |
| Air temperature | 79°F to 87°F |
| High tide | 5:50 AM (1.97 ft) |
| Low tide | 5:38 PM (-0.53 ft) |
| Solunar rating | High activity |
Destin
| Condition | Reading |
|---|---|
| Beach flag | Yellow |
| Water temperature | 86°F |
| Wave height and wind | 1.7 ft & SW 4-15 mph |
| Air temperature | 82°F to 88°F |
| High tide | 8:06 AM (0.84 ft) |
| Low tide | 7:47 PM (-0.10 ft) |
| Solunar rating | High activity |
Navarre Beach and Pensacola Beach are flying yellow and purple today — moderate surf and currents, plus jellyfish in the water, so give marine life plenty of space and keep an eye on anything drifting in with the current. Destin is yellow only, without the jellyfish concern. Heavy morning rain (85–90% across all three beaches) will also affect fishability until it clears — watch for lightning and head in at the first sign of thunder.