Double red flag at Pensacola Beach today — the water is closed. Northeast-east winds are blowing 9–25 mph with rough 4.3-ft seas, and a Tropical Storm Watch and High Surf Warning are both in effect.
Is It Safe to Swim at Pensacola Beach Today?
No. Double red means the water is closed to the public — this is the highest hazard level. Rip current risk is high, surf is running 4.3 ft, and a High Surf Warning takes effect this afternoon at 1:00 PM CDT. Stay out of the water entirely and keep well back from the breaking surf.
Full Conditions Breakdown
| Condition | Reading |
|---|---|
| Beach flag | Double Red — water closed |
| Water temperature | 84°F |
| Air temperature | Low 79°F / High 87°F |
| Wind | NE-E at 9–25 mph |
| Wave height | 4.3 ft |
| UV index | Moderate |
| Chance of rain | 80% daytime, 70% nighttime |
Pensacola Beach Tides Today
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High tide | 3:54 AM | 1.22 ft |
| Low tide | 3:25 PM | 0.27 ft |
7-Day Outlook
Wednesday brings continued elevated seas with showers and thunderstorms likely, highs near 88°F, and persistent south winds 15–25 mph with gusts. Thursday improves gradually as shower chances diminish and highs reach 87°F. The extended forecast shows seas moderating through the weekend, with improving conditions expected by late in the week.
A Tropical Storm Watch remains in effect for local coastal areas until further notice due to an organizing system in the Gulf, a High Surf Warning is in effect from July 21 at 1:00 PM CDT until July 23 at 6:00 AM CDT, and a Rip Current Statement covers Navarre Beach, Pensacola Beach and Destin until July 24 at 6:00 AM CDT. Double-red flags are flying at all three beaches today — the water is closed to the public.