Yellow and purple flags are flying at Pensacola Beach today. Water sits at 85°F with southwest wind running 5 to 15 mph and waves near 1.2 ft. Rain chances build through the day, so expect the flag status to hold into the afternoon.
Is It Safe to Swim at Pensacola Beach Today?
Yellow means moderate hazard — swim with caution, and keep children and weaker swimmers closer to shore, since currents run stronger than the 1.2 ft wave height suggests. Purple means jellyfish have been spotted in the water; give anything drifting near you a wide berth, and don't handle jellyfish washed up on the sand, since a detached tentacle can still sting. Check the flag in person before you go in, since conditions can shift during the day.
Full Conditions Breakdown
| Condition | Reading |
|---|---|
| Beach flag | Yellow + Purple — moderate hazard, jellyfish present |
| Water temperature | 85°F |
| Air temperature | Low 79°F / High 90°F |
| Wind | Southwest at 5-15 mph |
| Wave height | 1.2 ft |
| UV index | Very High |
| Chance of rain | 40% daytime, 60% nighttime |
Pensacola Beach Tides Today
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High tide | 5:37 AM | 0.84 ft |
| Low tide | 8:21 AM | 0.78 ft |
| High tide | 12:12 PM | 0.85 ft |
| Low tide | 8:22 PM | 0.48 ft |
7-Day Outlook
Tuesday looks sunny with highs near 92°F, southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, and a 30% chance of afternoon storms. Wednesday stays mostly sunny near 91°F with lighter wind. Expect that mid-summer pattern to hold into next week — warm, mostly sunny days with a daily chance of afternoon thunderstorms.
Purple flags are flying at Pensacola Beach today alongside yellow, meaning jellyfish have been spotted in the water. Keep clear of anything drifting near you and don't touch jellyfish that wash up on the sand — a separated tentacle can still sting. If you're stung, check with lifeguards on duty for first aid.