Fish activity stays good across all three beaches today, with tarpon still leading the bite and bonita and cigs rounding things out near pier structure and the beachfront. Water temperatures run 84–86°F with winds turning southwest through the afternoon. Destin is flying a red flag today — high hazard, dangerous surf and currents — so shore access there is riskier than at Navarre or Pensacola, even with the fish still around.
What's Biting Today
Tarpon — Still the dominant species across all three beaches. Tarpon are holding near pier zones and along the beachfront, with the best activity typically around tide changes, especially early morning and pre-sunset hours.
Bonita — Running with 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 around the high tide window, before afternoon storm chances build.
Pier Report
Navarre Beach
Yellow flag today — fishable with normal caution. Tarpon, bonita, and cigs are holding around pier zones and beachfront structure, with morning the better window before afternoon storm chances build. Contact Navarre Beach Marine Park for current access.
Pensacola Beach
Yellow and purple flags today — fishable, but watch for jellyfish near structure and along the wash. Tarpon and bonita show good potential along the beachfront, with cigs mixed throughout. Check with local operators along the causeway for current access.
Destin
Destin is flying a red flag today — high hazard, with dangerous surf and currents in the Gulf surf zone. Surf fishing and wading from Henderson Beach isn't advisable under these conditions. Charter boats running out of East Pass are a safer option — the pass is more protected than the open Gulf, and the beach flag doesn't apply to boat traffic through it. Verify current conditions with local charter operators before heading out.
Tides & Conditions
Navarre Beach
| Condition | Reading |
|---|---|
| Beach flag | Yellow |
| Water temperature | 85°F |
| Wave height and wind | 1.8 ft & NW→SW 5-15 mph |
| Air temperature | 78°F to 90°F |
| High tide | ~7:53 AM (~1.9 ft) |
| Low tide | ~7:34 PM (~-0.4 ft) |
| Solunar rating | High activity |
Pensacola Beach
| Condition | Reading |
|---|---|
| Beach flag | Yellow + Purple |
| Water temperature | 84°F |
| Wave height and wind | 1.8 ft & W→SW 10-15 mph |
| Air temperature | 79°F to 88°F |
| High tide | ~6:40 AM (~2.0 ft) |
| Low tide | ~6:28 PM (~-0.5 ft) |
| Solunar rating | High activity |
Destin
| Condition | Reading |
|---|---|
| Beach flag | Red |
| Water temperature | 86°F |
| Wave height and wind | ~3 ft & W→SW 5-10 mph |
| Air temperature | 78°F to 88°F |
| High tide | ~8:56 AM (~0.8 ft) |
| Low tide | ~8:37 PM (~-0.1 ft) |
| Solunar rating | High activity |
Tide times estimated by rolling Saturday's verified readings forward — live NOAA data wasn't available at publish time.
Destin is flying a red flag today — high hazard, with dangerous surf and currents. Surf fishing and wading aren't advisable there until conditions improve. Navarre is yellow (moderate hazard) and Pensacola is yellow and purple (moderate hazard, jellyfish present) — both fishable with normal caution. NWS also has a Rip Current Statement in effect for all three beaches from 7 PM tonight through 6 AM Tuesday.