Red flag at Pensacola Beach today. Water stays at 79°F with southwest winds at 5-15 mph and surf at 1-2 ft. Air temps range from 80°F to 87°F. Rain chance is low at 20% — a significantly cleaner day than Saturday. High solunar continues through the Memorial Day weekend.
Is It Safe to Swim at Pensacola Beach Today?
Red flag continues at Pensacola Beach on Sunday. Yesterday's rain is gone, but winds up to 5-15 mph SW are keeping the high-hazard conditions in place. With Memorial Day crowds at or near peak, rip current awareness is critical — the water can look deceptively calm. See our guide to red flags and rip currents for more. Stay close to shore if you wade in, and keep children within arm's reach.
Full Conditions Breakdown
| Beach flag | Red |
|---|---|
| Water temperature | 79°F |
| Air temperature | 80°F to 87°F |
| Wind | SW 5-15 mph |
| Wave height | 1-2 ft |
| Chance of rain | 20% |
Tides
| Type | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High | 8:15 AM | 1.5 ft |
| Low | 7:50 PM | -0.1 ft |
One high in the morning and one low in the evening. The evening negative low concentrates fish in the cuts and troughs — a reliable late-day angling window.
Solunar Rating
High fish activity today across all three beaches — the best rating of the week. Tide transitions in early morning and evening should produce the strongest feeding windows. Full breakdown of what's biting across Navarre, Pensacola, and Destin in the Sunday fishing report.
7-Day Outlook
Memorial Day Monday looks mostly clear with highs 84-87°F and light SW winds — a strong day for the beach if the flag drops. Into the first week of June, mostly sunny with highs in the mid-to-upper 80s and low rain chances. Early summer pattern is holding well.
Red flag at Pensacola Beach on Saturday with heavy morning rain likely — 85% chance before noon, dropping off in the afternoon. Water is 79°F. Winds are picking up to 3-14 mph SW. Navarre and Destin are also red. Afternoon clears enough to make the beach usable for chairs and walking. Evening negative low tide still makes this a productive fishing day from the pier or beach.