Good conditions — average solunar day. Calm seas (1.1-1.4 ft) and light NE-SW winds (2-12 mph) make conditions fishable across all three beaches. Pompano are the best beach target in the troughs and cuts, while jack crevalle, bonita, and hardtails are moving through near the piers and outside the sandbars.
The catch today: 81-89% rain chance through the morning, which overlaps with the prime morning bite window. If you can fish through some rain, the morning incoming tide is still your best window. Conditions should clear by midday. Water temps holding 74-76°F across the three beaches is right in the active feeding range.
What's Biting Today
Pompano
Holding in the surf zone and trough areas at all three beaches. Sand fleas and Fishbites are producing best. Water temps in the 74-76°F range are ideal for active feeding — this is prime pompano weather.
Jack Crevalle
Moving through near the piers and outside the sandbars at Pensacola and Destin. Casting silver spoons and Got-Cha plugs is drawing strikes. Not the heaviest run, but steady action.
Bonita
Cruising near structure and moving past the piers. Small mullet and spoons work. Expect a hard fight if you hook up.
Hardtails
Present in good numbers near piers and in the surf at all three locations. Live hardtails are excellent bait for larger species — some anglers are keeping them for cut bait or live lining rather than the target itself.
6:00-9:00 AM (morning incoming tide) and 6:00-8:00 PM (evening tide push) are your prime windows across all three beaches. The morning window overlaps with the rain — if you can fish through it, you'll have the water to yourself. Conditions clear by midday.
Species tags: Pompano, Jack Crevalle, Bonita, Hardtail
Pier Report — Navarre
Water 75°F, winds NE-SW 2-10 mph, waves 1.1 ft. Yellow flag. Solunar rating is average. Pompano are concentrated in the troughs — work the cuts with sand fleas and Fishbites. Jack crevalle and bonita are moving through off the sandbars; cast silver spoons toward the outside breaks. The 8:48 AM high tide is your prime window if you don't mind fishing in the rain. Evening rebound at 9:15 PM is the backup. For pier hours and access fees, contact Navarre Beach Marine Park.
Pier Report — Pensacola
Water 74°F, winds NE-SW 4-9 mph, waves 1.4 ft. Yellow flag. Steady action with jack crevalle and bonita present near the pier and along the sandbars. Pompano in the troughs near the pier — work the cuts. Pensacola has the most tide flexibility today with highs at 8:08 AM and 9:13 PM, plus a low at 2:01 PM that may produce some action on the outgoing. Contact Pensacola Beach Pier for current hours and access fees.
Pier Report — Destin
Water 76°F (warmest of the three), winds NE-SW 2-12 mph, waves 1.2 ft. Yellow flag. The slightly warmer water favors activity. Hardtails and bonita are good near the pier; pompano in the troughs. The 9:09 AM high tide is your main window — fish it through the rain if you can. East Pass charters should plan for after midday when the storms clear. Contact pier management for current hours and access.
Tides & Conditions — Navarre Beach
| Condition | Reading |
|---|---|
| Beach flag | Yellow — medium hazard, moderate surf or currents |
| Water temperature | 75°F |
| Wind | NE-SW 2-10 mph |
| Wave height | 1.1 ft |
| High tide | 8:48 AM (0.88 ft) |
| Low tide | 3:22 PM (0.55 ft) |
| High tide | 9:15 PM (0.68 ft) |
| Solunar | Average |
Tides & Conditions — Pensacola Beach
| Condition | Reading |
|---|---|
| Beach flag | Yellow — medium hazard, moderate surf or currents |
| Water temperature | 74°F |
| Wind | NE-SW 4-9 mph |
| Wave height | 1.4 ft |
| High tide | 8:08 AM (0.91 ft) |
| Low tide | 2:01 PM (0.53 ft) |
| High tide | 9:13 PM (0.72 ft) |
| Low tide | 11:52 PM (0.65 ft) |
| Solunar | Average |
Tides & Conditions — Destin
| Condition | Reading |
|---|---|
| Beach flag | Yellow — medium hazard, moderate surf or currents |
| Water temperature | 76°F |
| Wind | NE-SW 2-12 mph |
| Wave height | 1.2 ft |
| High tide | 9:09 AM (0.40 ft) |
| Low tide | 5:20 PM (0.17 ft) |
| Solunar | Average |
Sound side: No inshore report for any area today.
Book a Charter
Half-day and full-day trips run year-round from local marinas in Gulf Breeze, the Destin Harbor, and operators along the causeway. Check availability and book ahead for weekends — water temps in the active feeding range and calm seas should produce solid action once the morning storms clear.