Green flag at Pensacola Beach today — first green flag of the week. Water is 74°F and winds are light out of the northeast to southwest at 1-7 mph. Seas are minimal at 1.4 ft. The UV index is low early in the day but will increase through the afternoon. If you're planning a longer session, sunscreen is recommended. Rain chance is 21-33% with most of the activity overnight, so the daylight hours are wide open.
Is It Safe to Swim at Pensacola Beach Today?
The Green flag means low hazard — calm conditions, exercise normal caution. Rip current risk is low. Calm seas and light winds make for very manageable water conditions. The main factor today isn't the water at all — it's the UV index climbing through the afternoon. Stay near a staffed lifeguard stand, watch your kids in the water, and don't skip the sunscreen.
Full Conditions Breakdown
| Condition | Reading |
|---|---|
| Beach flag | Green — low hazard, calm conditions |
| Water temperature | 74°F |
| Air temperature | Low near 66°F / High near 82°F |
| Wind | NE-SW at 1-7 mph |
| Wave height | 1.4 ft |
| UV index | Low — climbing through the day |
| Chance of rain | 21-33% — most activity overnight |
Pensacola Beach Tides Today
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High tide (1st) | 8:38 AM | 0.81 ft |
| Low tide | 11:08 AM | 0.74 ft |
| High tide (2nd) | 3:27 PM | 0.86 ft |
Two high tides today with only a small dip between them — tidal range is unusually compressed.
Solunar Rating
According to solunar theory, today is a bad day for fishing — fish activity is forecast to be low. See today's full fishing report for the best windows to work if you're heading out.
7-Day Outlook
Today (Monday, May 11): Green flag, light NE-SW wind 1-7 mph, 1.4 ft seas, water 74°F. High near 82°F with most rain holding off until overnight.
Tuesday–Thursday: Calm pattern continues with light winds and minimal surf.
Friday: Increase in activity with possible rain, especially overnight.
Weekend: Mild and stable.
Solunar activity remains low through the forecast period, so the fishing won't improve much, but the swimming and beach conditions are excellent. Make use of the green-flag stretch.
Green flag, calm 1.4 ft surf, light NE-SW wind. About as friendly as Pensacola gets. UV is low this morning but climbing — bring sunscreen. Rain mostly holds off until overnight, so the day is yours.