Okaloosa County, FL · Gulf of Mexico

Destin Beach

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.

Eats & Drinks 18 Stay 12

Today's Conditions

Great day for a beach walk.

88°F water

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 89. East wind around 10 mph.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Weather

89°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

88°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

77 /100

great

76 Swim

74 Sunbathe

82 Walk

68 Fish

79 Photo

Best for walking today

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

89°F

Clear

Wind

10 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

UV Peak

9 Very High

High 11 AM–01 PM · burn in ~22m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 03 PM

Tomorrow

86°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Water

Water Temp

88°F

Swimming weather

Next Low Tide

8:54 PM

0.5 ft · in 1.6h

Barometer

30.12 inHg

1020 hPa · buoy 42013

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

NWS SRF · MOB · Issued Sep 9, 6:24 AM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:27 AM

Sunset

6:59 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
10:33 AM	High	1.7 ft
8:54 PM	Low	0.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
11:39 AM	High	1.5 ft
9:13 PM	Low	0.8 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:59 PM	High	1.3 ft
8:38 PM	Low	1.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:51 AM	High	1.1 ft
8:14 AM	Low	0.8 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:55 AM	High	1.3 ft
10:18 AM	Low	0.7 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:12 AM	High	1.5 ft
11:27 AM	Low	0.6 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:39 AM	High	1.6 ft
12:32 PM	Low	0.5 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8729840, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Sep 9

89°

Sunny

Thu Sep 10

86°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

56%

Fri Sep 11

86°

Showers And Thunderstorms

77%

Sat Sep 12

87°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

71%

Sun Sep 13

87°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

29%

Mon Sep 14

88°

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

24%

Tue Sep 15

88°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

43%

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 88°F
critical Extra water / electrolytes 89°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

10:20 PM - 12:20 AM

Minor

4:30 AM - 5:30 AM

Major

10:40 AM - 12:40 PM

Minor

5:50 PM - 6:50 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

lifeguards at staffed accessesrestroomsshowersrestaurantscharter fishing fleet

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.