Green and purple flags are up at Pensacola Beach this morning. Water is 85°F with light to moderate northwest-to-southwest winds at 1–15 mph and waves at 1.5 ft. Green means low surf hazard; purple is a separate warning for dangerous marine life in the water.
The National Weather Service has issued another Extreme Heat Warning for today, with dangerously hot conditions and heat index values expected up to 115°F across Navarre Beach, Pensacola Beach and Destin. Extreme heat and high humidity significantly raise the risk of heat-related illness. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned rooms, avoid direct sun exposure, and check on relatives and neighbors.
Is It Safe to Swim at Pensacola Beach Today?
Surf conditions are good. The green flag means low hazard, with 1.5 ft waves and light to moderate northwest-to-southwest winds making for calm water. The purple flag alongside it does not downgrade that reading — it is a separate marine life warning, and low surf does not mean the water is free of hazards. Water temperature at 85°F provides comfortable conditions for time in the water, and a 20% rain probability is worth checking against the forecast before you head out. Check current beach conditions before entering the water and follow standard water safety practices.
A purple flag is flying today, which means dangerous marine life has been reported in the water. Green means the surf itself is low hazard, but it does not mean the water is clear of hazards — the purple flag is a separate warning and calm water can still hold dangerous marine life. 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 | NW-SW at 1–15 mph |
| Wave height | 1.5 ft |
| Chance of rain | 20% daytime, 20% nighttime |
Pensacola Beach Tides Today
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High tide | 8:48 AM | 1.75 ft |
| Low tide | 7:16 PM | 0.03 ft |
High tide reaches 1.75 feet at 8:48 AM. Low tide occurs at 0.03 feet at 7:16 PM. Tidal transitions create feeding opportunities as current changes facilitate movement in fish populations. Full tide charts are on the live tides page.
7-Day Outlook
Thursday features mostly sunny conditions with highs near 91°F and southwest winds at 5 to 10 mph, with a 70% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms developing. Friday brings mostly sunny skies with highs near 90°F and southwest winds around 10 mph. Weekend conditions show a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with lows around 80°F and variable winds.
More Emerald Coast Conditions Today
Also posted this morning: Navarre Beach conditions, Destin conditions and today's fishing report.