Yellow and purple flags are flying at Pensacola Beach today. Water sits at 84°F with southwest wind running 4-15 mph and waves near 1.3 ft. Rain chances stay low today, with only a slight bump during daytime hours.
Is It Safe to Swim at Pensacola Beach Today?
Yellow means moderate hazard — swim with caution, and keep children and weaker swimmers closer to shore, since currents run stronger than the 1.3 ft wave height suggests. Purple means jellyfish have been spotted in the water; give anything drifting near you a wide berth, and don't handle jellyfish washed up on the sand, since a detached tentacle can still sting. Check the flag in person before you go in, since conditions can shift during the day.
Full Conditions Breakdown
| Condition | Reading |
|---|---|
| Beach flag | Yellow + Purple — moderate hazard, jellyfish present |
| Water temperature | 84°F |
| Air temperature | Low 80°F / High 92°F |
| Wind | Southwest at 4-15 mph |
| Wave height | 1.3 ft |
| UV index | Very High |
| Chance of rain | 24% daytime, 20% nighttime |
Pensacola Beach Tides Today
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High tide | 3:15 AM | 1.27 ft |
| Low tide | 4:14 PM | 0.13 ft |
7-Day Outlook
Thursday turns mostly sunny near 89°F with southwest wind around 10 mph and a chance of afternoon showers. Friday stays warm and sunny with afternoon thunderstorm chances. The weekend brings typical summer heat with afternoon storm potential, and that humid, thunderstorm-prone pattern holds into early next week.
Purple flags are flying at Pensacola Beach today alongside yellow, meaning jellyfish have been spotted in the water. Keep clear of anything drifting near you and don't touch jellyfish that wash up on the sand — a separated tentacle can still sting. If you're stung, check with lifeguards on duty for first aid.