Southwest to south-southwest winds, light to 15 mph, and 1.4–1.6 ft seas are keeping things comfortable at Navarre, Pensacola, and Destin today. Solunar activity is rated excellent at all three beaches, with steady tidal movement keeping feeding windows active through most of the day. Water holds at a uniform 82°F, and yellow flags are up coastwide.
What’s Biting Today
Spanish Mackerel — The primary target along all three beaches today. Work pier pilings, deeper troughs, and outer sandbars for the most consistent contact, especially during morning hours and tidal transitions.
Hardtail — Running alongside the mackerel near pier structures and sandy bottom zones. Active throughout daylight, with the best response during slack-water transitions and near bottom features.
Bonita — Holding in deeper water, mixed in with other species. Boat access or a long pier reach meaningfully improves your odds here.
King Mackerel — Present but staying farther offshore in deeper water. Early morning and slack tide are the best windows to target them.
Tarpon — Moving through near deeper structure and pier ends. Boat-accessible water gives the best shot at an encounter.
Best times to fish today: morning hours and slack-water tidal transitions across all three locations.
Pier Report
Navarre
Spanish mackerel and hardtail are accessible through the morning with excellent feeding activity expected. Southwest winds stay manageable all day, and pier ends, deeper troughs, and outer sandbars are producing the most consistent action. Contact Navarre Beach Marine Park for current pier hours.
Pensacola
Spanish mackerel and bonita look excellent around the late-morning high tide window. Seas stay light to moderate through the day, and pier pilings plus deeper features are concentrating the feeding fish. Contact local pier operators for current hours.
Destin
Spanish mackerel and hardtail are showing excellent activity throughout the day, with the midday high tide window expected to trigger a strong feeding response. Moderate southwest winds and manageable seas make for ideal fishing conditions. Check with local pier facilities for current hours.
Tides & Conditions
Navarre
| Condition | Reading |
|---|---|
| High tide | 11:08 AM (2.06 ft) |
| Low tide | 10:23 PM (-0.57 ft) |
| Water temp | 82°F |
| Wind | SW 0–11 mph |
| Wave height | 1.4 ft |
| Solunar rating | Excellent activity |
Pensacola
| Condition | Reading |
|---|---|
| High tide | 9:26 AM (2.11 ft) |
| Low tide | 9:04 PM (-0.51 ft) |
| Water temp | 82°F |
| Wind | S-SW 0–15 mph |
| Wave height | 1.6 ft |
| Solunar rating | Excellent activity |
Destin
| Condition | Reading |
|---|---|
| High tide | 12:07 PM (0.91 ft) |
| Low tide | Evening (not reported) |
| Water temp | 82°F |
| Wind | SW 0–11 mph |
| Wave height | 1.4 ft |
| Solunar rating | Excellent activity |