Red and purple flags are flying at Pensacola Beach this morning. Water is 83°F with northeast to southeast winds at 1–15 mph and workable-but-choppy 2.2-ft seas. Between the high-hazard surf and the marine life advisory, today isn't a good day for swimming.
Is It Safe to Swim at Pensacola Beach Today?
The red flag means high-hazard conditions — strong currents and rough surf, driven by an organizing system in the Gulf that has prompted a Tropical Storm Watch. The purple flag adds a marine life advisory alongside it. The Rip Current Statement covering Pensacola Beach remains in effect through July 24, 7:00 AM CDT. Stay out of the water and keep an eye on posted flag updates throughout the day.
Full Conditions Breakdown
| Condition | Reading |
|---|---|
| Beach flag | Red + Purple — high hazard, marine life |
| Water temperature | 83°F |
| Air temperature | Low 76°F / High 90°F |
| Wind | NE-SE at 1–15 mph |
| Wave height | 2.2 ft |
| UV index | High |
| Chance of rain | 50% daytime, 40% nighttime |
Pensacola Beach Tides Today
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High tide | 3:49 AM | 1.04 ft |
| Low tide | 3:02 PM | 0.49 ft |
7-Day Outlook
Tuesday brings breezy tropical storm conditions with heavy rain likely and highs near 89°F. Wednesday stays windy with a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms and highs near 88°F. Thursday continues the unsettled pattern with scattered thunderstorms and highs near 89°F. Late in the week, expect a typical wet mid-summer pattern to return with highs in the low 90s and persistent afternoon thunderstorm chances.
The purple flag is up at Pensacola Beach today, signaling dangerous marine life in the water. Watch for jellyfish along the shoreline and in the surf.
A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for local coastal areas due to an organizing system in the Gulf, and a Rip Current Statement covering Navarre Beach, Pensacola Beach and Destin runs through July 24, 7:00 AM CDT. Building surf is creating dangerous water conditions — stay out of the water while red flags are flying.