71°
Partly Sunny
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Escambia County, FL · Gulf of Mexico
Pensacola Beach
735 Pensacola Beach Blvd, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561
The flagship Gulf Islands National Seashore beach on Santa Rosa Island — sugar-white quartz sand, emerald-clear Gulf water, and the Blue Angels Naval Air Squadron flies overhead from NAS Pensacola most days. Quietwater Boardwalk has shops, bars, and the iconic Pensacola Beach sign.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for swimming.
79°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 71. North wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Weather
- 71°F air — cool but workable
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 79°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
84 /100
great
89 Swim
77 Sunbathe
83 Walk
75 Fish
80 Photo
Best for swimming today
Water level 0.8 ft above predicted
Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
71°F
Clear
Wind
10 mph
N
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
Air Quality
26 Good
PM2.5 (fine particles) · Pensacola
UV Peak
5 Moderate
Peaks 11 AM · burn in ~40m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 03 PM
Tomorrow
71°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
79°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
9:09 PM
1.5 ft · in 2.6h
Wave Height
2.0 ft
4s · ENE swell
Barometer
30.06 inHg
1018 hPa · buoy 42012
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (GMZ634)
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
6:07 AM
Sunset
4:56 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 7:01 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 9:09 PM | High | 1.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 7:53 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 9:34 PM | High | 1.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 8:45 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 10:06 PM | High | 1.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 9:38 AM | Low | 0.0 ft |
| 10:47 PM | High | 1.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 10:31 AM | Low | 0.0 ft |
| 11:33 PM | High | 1.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 11:23 AM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:19 AM | High | 1.6 ft |
| 12:11 PM | Low | -0.0 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8729840, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
71°
Mostly Sunny
0%
81
73°
Sunny
0%
83
73°
Sunny
0%
85
74°
Partly Sunny
4%
85
73°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
17%
60
65°
Sunny
1%
62
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen clear day + warm temps
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 79°F
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
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Minor
4:10 AM - 5:10 AM
Major
9:10 AM - 11:10 AM
Minor
3:20 PM - 4:20 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Free public lots at Casino Beach, Park East, Park West, and Quietwater Beach. Toll bridge from Gulf Breeze: $1 per car.
Dogs
Pets prohibited on most of Pensacola Beach. Designated dog beaches at parking lots 21E (Park West) and 28B (Park East).
Entry Fee
Free
Address
735 Pensacola Beach Blvd, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Pensacola Beach today?
Pensacola 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 Pensacola Beach dog-friendly?
Pets prohibited on most of Pensacola Beach. Designated dog beaches at parking lots 21E (Park West) and 28B (Park East).
Is there an entry fee at Pensacola Beach?
Entry to Pensacola Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Pensacola Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Pensacola Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Pensacola Beach?
Amenities at Pensacola Beach include lifeguards, pier, restaurants, restrooms, showers, boardwalk, shops.
When is the water warmest at Pensacola 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 Pensacola Beach located?
Pensacola Beach is in Escambia County, FL, at 735 Pensacola Beach Blvd, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS