Yellow flag at Pensacola Beach this morning — a complete reset from Saturday's stormy conditions. Sunny skies, 0% rain in the forecast, water holding at 73°F, and the north wind is steady at 11 mph. Surf is back to a manageable 1.2 ft. UV will climb from low this morning to moderate by midday, so plan on sunscreen. High temp reaches 78°F. After yesterday, today is a textbook Emerald Coast beach day.
Is It Safe to Swim at Pensacola Beach Today?
The yellow flag means medium hazard — swim with caution. With a steady 11 mph north wind, 1.2 ft surf, and clear skies, conditions are favorable but the breeze will keep things crisp. Water is still cool at 73°F, so first-in shock is real. Stay near a lifeguard stand, watch for any rip current advisories posted at the public access, and don't swim alone.
Full Conditions Breakdown
| Condition | Reading |
|---|---|
| Beach flag | Yellow — medium hazard, swim with caution |
| Water temperature | 73°F |
| Air temperature | Low 53°F / High 78°F |
| Wind | N at 11 mph |
| Wave height | 1.2 ft |
| UV index | Low this morning, moderate by midday |
| Chance of rain | 0% — sunny all day |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 6:01 AM / 7:28 PM |
Pensacola Beach Tides Today
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High tide | 8:09 AM | 1.62 ft |
| Low tide | 6:23 PM | –0.12 ft |
7-Day Outlook
Today (Sunday, May 3): The clean break. Sunny all day, 0% rain, N wind 11 mph, water 73°F. Low 53°F overnight, high 78°F. Excellent beach day after Saturday's washout.
Monday: More sunshine, light winds, highs in the mid-to-upper 70s. Solid second day for the weekend stretch.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 78–80°F. Winds stay light, possibly turning south by afternoon.
Wednesday: South wind picks up, slight chance of an afternoon shower, highs pushing toward 80°F.
Thursday: Warm and partly cloudy, near 80°F. Possible scattered showers late.
Friday–Saturday: Continuing warm and partly cloudy in the upper 70s to low 80s.
This is the stretch to plan around. Sunday and Monday are the standouts.
Clear skies, steady N wind at 11 mph, 1.2 ft surf, 0% rain. The flip from Saturday is dramatic — get out and enjoy it. UV is low this morning but climbs through the day, so bring sunscreen. Water is still cool at 73°F.