88°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
47%
25
Okaloosa County, FL · Gulf of Mexico
Destin Beach
Scenic Hwy 98, Destin, FL 32541
The "World's Luckiest Fishing Village" — known for the deep East Pass into the Gulf which means trophy-class deep-water fish are reachable in a 30-minute boat ride. The beach itself is sugar-white sand, brilliantly clear emerald Gulf water, and the central Destin Beach access at HarborWalk.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · NWS alert active · 47% rain
Full NWS forecast for Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Weather
- 88°F air — ideal beach weather
- 47% rain — rain likely at some point
Water
- 88°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
- NWS alert active — rip current statement issued july 12 at 2:15am cdt until july 15 at 6:00am cdt by nws mobile al
14 /100
skip
0 Swim
37 Sunbathe
12 Walk
0 Fish
26 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Rip Currents Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 12 at 2:15AM CDT until July 15 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...From this evening through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
88°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
5 to 15 mph
SW
Rain
47%
Today
UV Peak
11 Extreme
High 10 AM–02 PM · burn in ~18m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 03 PM
Tomorrow
85°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
88°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
9:24 PM
-0.4 ft · in 6.2h
Barometer
30.15 inHg
1021 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 8mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (GMZ655)
The MOB office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.
- ALZ265 Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal — Dauphin Island, Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores, n/a
- FLZ202 Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal — Pensacola Beach, Gulf Breeze, Navarre Beach, n/a
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:52 AM
Sunset
8:50 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 9:40 AM | High | 1.8 ft |
| 9:24 PM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 10:42 AM | High | 1.9 ft |
| 10:19 PM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 11:42 AM | High | 1.9 ft |
| 11:05 PM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:37 PM | High | 1.8 ft |
| 11:41 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:28 PM | High | 1.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:06 AM | Low | 0.0 ft |
| 2:15 PM | High | 1.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:14 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 3:00 PM | High | 1.1 ft |
| 11:29 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8729840, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
85°
Showers And Thunderstorms
81%
12
86°
Showers And Thunderstorms
76%
13
88°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
37%
31
90°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
27%
33
91°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
27%
35
91°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
35%
30
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 5 to 15 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 88°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 47% rain chance
- critical Extra water / electrolytes 88°F - heat risk
- recommended Cooling towel or hat sustained heat
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Major
10:40 PM - 12:40 AM
Minor
4:10 AM - 5:10 AM
Major
11:10 AM - 1:10 PM
Minor
7:20 PM - 8:20 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Paid public lots and metered street parking at major accesses (James Lee Park, Henderson Beach State Park, June White Decker Park).
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on most Okaloosa County beaches.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
Scenic Hwy 98, Destin, FL 32541
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Destin Beach today?
Destin Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is Destin Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on most Okaloosa County beaches.
Is there an entry fee at Destin Beach?
Entry to Destin Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Destin Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Destin Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Destin Beach?
Amenities at Destin Beach include lifeguards at staffed accesses, restrooms, showers, restaurants, charter fishing fleet.
When is the water warmest at Destin Beach?
The Gulf of Mexico is bathwater-warm by mid-summer — 84-88°F is typical from July through September on the FL Gulf, TX coast, and AL/MS coast. Swimming comfortable from April through October on most of the Gulf.
Where is Destin Beach located?
Destin Beach is in Okaloosa County, FL, at Scenic Hwy 98, Destin, FL 32541.
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