Green and purple flags are up at Pensacola Beach this morning. Water is 85°F with variable west-southwest winds at 1–15 mph and waves at 1.4 ft. Green means low surf hazard; purple warns of dangerous marine life in the water.
The National Weather Service has placed local coastal areas under an Extreme Heat Warning today, with heat index values expected up to 113°F across Navarre Beach, Pensacola Beach and Destin. Heat illnesses are highly likely in these conditions. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors.
Is It Safe to Swim at Pensacola Beach Today?
Surf conditions are reasonable and calm. The green flag means low hazard, with 1.4 ft waves and light, variable west-southwest winds. The purple flag alongside it is a separate marine life warning — calm water does not mean the water is clear of hazards, so check what has been sighted before you go in. Water temperature at 85°F provides excellent comfort for extended time in the water, and a 20% daytime rain probability keeps afternoon thunderstorms in the forecast. Check current beach conditions before entering the water and follow standard water safety practices.
A purple flag is flying alongside the green flag today. Purple signals dangerous marine life in the water — it is a separate warning from the surf-hazard flag, and it does not downgrade the green flag or close the water. Check with lifeguards or at the beach access for what has been sighted before you get in, and keep an eye on children in the shallows.
Full Conditions Breakdown
| Condition | Reading |
|---|---|
| Beach flag | Green — low hazard · Purple — dangerous marine life |
| Water temperature | 85°F |
| Air temperature | Low 81°F / High 92°F |
| Wind | W-SW at 1–15 mph |
| Wave height | 1.4 ft |
| Chance of rain | 20% daytime, 10% nighttime |
Pensacola Beach Tides Today
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High tide | 8:21 AM | 1.77 ft |
| Low tide | 7:25 PM | -0.05 ft |
High tide reaches 1.77 feet at 8:21 AM. Low tide descends to -0.05 feet at 7:25 PM. Tidal transitions create feeding opportunities as current changes drive movement in fish populations through the day. Full tide charts are on the live tides page.
7-Day Outlook
Wednesday stays partly cloudy with highs reaching 94°F and winds at 5 to 15 mph. Thursday turns mostly sunny with highs around 92°F and diminishing winds, carrying a 60% chance of precipitation. The extended forecast shows primarily sunny conditions through the following week with highs in the low to mid 90s. Heat will be a significant factor over the next several days, with high chances of afternoon thunderstorm development.
More Emerald Coast Conditions Today
Also posted this morning: Navarre Beach conditions, Destin conditions and today's fishing report.