Yellow and purple flags are flying at Pensacola Beach today. Water sits at 84°F with southwest wind running 4-15 mph and waves near 1.8 ft. Morning rain chances run high at 85%, easing to 30% by afternoon and evening. Plan around the morning if you can.
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 1.8 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. With an 85% chance of morning rain, watch for lightning and reduced visibility if storms move through — get out of the water at the first sign of thunder and wait it out before heading back in. 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 | 84°F |
| Air temperature | Low 79°F / High 87°F |
| Wind | Southwest at 4-15 mph |
| Wave height | 1.8 ft |
| UV index | Very High |
| Chance of rain | 85% morning, 30% afternoon, 30% night |
Pensacola Beach Tides Today
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High tide | 5:50 AM | 1.97 ft |
| Low tide | 5:38 PM | -0.53 ft |
7-Day Outlook
Sunday looks mostly sunny with highs near 89°F, southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, and a 70% chance of rain. Monday runs warmer near 91°F with an 80% rain chance. Midweek turns partly cloudy with typical summer heat and afternoon storm potential, and scattered storms continue into the following weekend with highs in the low 90s.
Purple flags are flying at Pensacola Beach today, 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.