Pensacola Beach is under Double Red flag status today, meaning Gulf waters are closed to public swimming. Water temperature sits at 80°F with east-southeast winds between 7 and 16 mph, 3.6 ft waves, and a low 12% rain chance.
Is It Safe to Swim at Pensacola Beach Today?
No — Double Red means the Gulf is closed to public swimming. The combination of 3.6 ft surf and east-southeast wind can create hazardous current even when skies are mostly dry, so stay out of the water and follow posted beach advisories.
Double Red flag means Water closed. Conditions can change during the day, so verify the latest posted flag before entering the beach area.
Full Conditions Breakdown
| Condition | Reading |
|---|---|
| Beach flag | Double Red — Water closed |
| Water temperature | 80°F |
| Air temperature | 67°F to 83°F |
| Wind | E-SE 7-16 mph |
| Wave height | 3.6 ft |
| Chance of rain | 12% |
| Solunar rating | Average |
| Fishing rating | Fair |
Pensacola Beach Tides Today
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High tide | 11:35 AM | 1.54 ft |
| Low tide | 10:30 PM | 0.03 ft |
7-Day Outlook
Saturday will feature partly cloudy conditions with highs near 81°F and east-southeast winds between 9 and 14 mph. Sunday turns mostly sunny with highs near 84°F and lighter winds. The following week stays fair overall with partly cloudy to mostly clear skies and temperatures in the 82°F to 85°F range.
Stay tuned to the daily blog for updated beach conditions, flag status, tides, and fishing outlooks.