Yellow flag is flying — moderate hazard. Exercise caution, stay aware of changing conditions, and swim near a lifeguard if present.
Conditions Overview
Pensacola Beach is under yellow flag today. Water temperature maintains 82°F with north to southwest winds between 4 and 13 mph holding waves at 1.2 feet. Daytime highs reach 76°F to 85°F — slightly cooler than recent days. Rain chances drop to 20% during daylight hours.
| Condition | Reading |
|---|---|
| Beach flag | 🟡 Yellow |
| Water temperature | 82°F |
| Air temperature | 76°F–85°F |
| Wind | N-SW 4–13 mph |
| Wave height | 1.2 ft |
| Rain chance | 20% day · 30% night |
Is It Safe to Swim?
Yellow flag means moderate hazard. At 1.2 ft waves and light winds, surface conditions are calm today. The yellow flag still warrants caution — moderate hazard can involve currents not visible from the surface. Swim near lifeguard coverage, stay within your depth, and watch the flag throughout your visit.
Tidal Information
High tide peaks at 1.36 ft at 6:13 AM. Low tide reaches -0.01 ft at 5:01 PM. Current movement around these transitions is when fish feeding activity typically picks up — relevant for pier and surf anglers timing their sessions.
7-Day Outlook
Thursday shows partly cloudy skies with highs in the lower 82°F range and north to southwest winds at 6 to 14 mph. Friday clears to mostly sunny with highs around 84°F and diminishing winds. The weekend continues partly cloudy to mostly clear with temperatures between 82 and 85°F. Early next week brings warm, moist conditions with afternoon thunderstorm potential.