Overall rating: Good. High solunar continues through the Memorial Day weekend with southwest winds at 5-15 mph and surf at 1-2 ft. Water runs 79-80°F. Rain chance drops to 20% — a much cleaner day than Saturday. Get out early for the morning high tide window, then again in the evening around the negative low.
What's Active Today
King mackerel join the mix this weekend — work the outer sandbars and deeper drop-offs. Early morning around the tide transition is the prime window before the morning rain moves in.
Spanish mackerel remain consistent across all three locations. Pier pilings, troughs, and the outer sandbars are producing. Morning and tide transitions are peak activity windows.
Hardtail are running near pier structures and over sandy bottom. Active throughout the day, most responsive during tide changes.
Bonita are mixed in farther out. Boat access or extended pier reach improves your odds.
Ladyfish and Jack Crevalle are active in the nearshore zone and around pier structures — good action on lighter tackle throughout the day.
Pompano are working the wash. All three beaches are flying red, so fish from dry sand with a longer cast — don't wade the surf line.
Best Times to Fish Today
High solunar holds for Sunday with no significant rain interference. Tide windows: Navarre high at 8:30 AM and low at 8:00 PM, Pensacola high at 8:15 AM and low at 7:50 PM, Destin high at 9:00 AM and low at 9:20 PM. Morning high tides are the primary window — be on the water early. Evening lows are shallower today but still worth fishing the troughs at last light.
Navarre Beach
King mackerel and Spanish mackerel are the morning targets around the high tide. Conditions are cleaner today — 20% rain chance — so get out early for the best action. Pier ends, deeper troughs, and outer sandbars remain the consistent spots. Contact Navarre Beach Marine Park for current pier access fees.
| Beach flag | Red |
|---|---|
| Water temperature | 79°F |
| Wind | SW 5-15 mph |
| Wave height | 1-2 ft |
| High tide | 8:30 AM (1.5 ft) |
| Low tide | 8:00 PM (-0.1 ft) |
| Solunar | High activity |
Pensacola Beach
Spanish mackerel, hardtail, and ladyfish are active around the morning high tide. Rain is less of a factor today — plan for a full morning session around the 8:15 AM high. Pier pilings and deeper features hold the fish. Check with local pier and boat ramp operators for current hours.
| Beach flag | Red |
|---|---|
| Water temperature | 79°F |
| Wind | SW 5-15 mph |
| Wave height | 1-2 ft |
| High tide | 8:15 AM (1.5 ft) |
| Low tide | 7:50 PM (-0.1 ft) |
| Solunar | High activity |
Destin
King mackerel and Spanish mackerel are active. Conditions are significantly cleaner today — good day for a charter out of East Pass. Wind at 5-15 mph SW is on the upper end but manageable for most half-day and full-day trips.
| Beach flag | Red |
|---|---|
| Water temperature | 80°F |
| Wind | SW 5-15 mph |
| Wave height | 1-2 ft |
| High tide | 9:00 AM (0.7 ft) |
| Low tide | 9:20 PM (0.0 ft) |
| Solunar | High activity |
Charter Fishing
Half-day and full-day guided trips run out of Gulf Breeze, Pensacola Beach, and the Destin Harbor. Memorial Day is one of the busiest charter days of the year — last-minute slots are scarce but worth checking through TripShock.