Double Red flag at Pensacola Beach today. Wave heights reach 4.8 ft — the highest surf at any of the three beaches today — driven by east-southeast winds at 7-15 mph. Water sits at 80°F. Air temps range from 70°F to 85°F. Completely dry with 0% rain. Fish activity is low per solunar theory.
Is It Safe to Swim at Pensacola Beach Today?
Yellow flag at Pensacola Beach today. Waves at 1.2 ft and W-SW winds at 4-11 mph make for easy Gulf conditions — a good day for families and casual swimmers. Rain chance picks up in the afternoon, so plan for morning and early afternoon water time. Always review current beach conditions before entering the water. For more on the flag system, see our guide to beach flags and water safety.
Full Conditions Breakdown
| Beach flag | Red |
|---|---|
| Water temperature | 79°F |
| Air temperature | 70°F to 85°F |
| Wind | E-SE 7-15 mph |
| Wave height | 4.8 ft |
| Chance of rain | 0% |
Tides
| Type | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High | 10:54 AM | 1.65 ft |
| Low | 10:08 PM | -0.07 ft |
One high in the late morning and a slightly negative low in the evening. The -0.07 ft low is the shallowest of the week but still creates trough movement — worth working from the pier around the 10:08 PM 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 Thursday 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.