Escambia County, FL · Gulf of Mexico

Perdido Key State Park

15301 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507

A 290-acre undeveloped barrier-island park on the Florida–Alabama line west of Pensacola — sugar-white quartz sand, sea oats, and the federally-threatened Perdido Key beach mouse. No development, no commercial noise; the Gulf Islands National Seashore Johnson Beach unit adjoins to the east.

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Today's Conditions

Ideal for swimming.

77°F water · 72°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Partly sunny, with a high near 72. North wind around 10 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. North wind around 10 mph.

Weather

72°F air — ideal beach weather
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

77°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

85 /100

ideal

89 Swim

78 Sunbathe

84 Walk

81 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.

NOAA station 8729840 · Observed 1.41 ft · Predicted 0.58 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

72°F

Mostly Cloudy

Wind

10 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

Air Quality

27 Good

Ozone · Pittsburgh

UV Peak

2 Low

Peaks 11 AM · burn in ~100m

Burn-free before 10 AM & after 12 PM

Tomorrow

71°F

Mostly Sunny

Water

Water Temp

77°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 (GMZ633)

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 Nov 7, 4:54 AM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:08 AM

Sunset

4:58 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

Today Nov 7

72°

Partly Sunny

Sun Nov 8

71°

Mostly Sunny

Mon Nov 9

73°

Sunny

Tue Nov 10

74°

Sunny

Wed Nov 11

74°

Partly Sunny

Thu Nov 12

73°

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

16%

Fri Nov 13

65°

Sunny

What to Bring Today

recommended SPF 30 sunscreen clear day + warm temps
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 77°F

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Beach Info

Parking

Park lots included in entry; no shade.

Dogs

Leashed dogs allowed on the North Trail; not on the beach.

Entry Fee

$3 per vehicle.

Address

15301 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507

Amenities

restroomsshowerspicnic tablesbeach wheelchairs (free)boardwalks

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Perdido Key State Park today?

Perdido Key State Park shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

Is Perdido Key State Park dog-friendly?

Leashed dogs allowed on the North Trail; not on the beach.

Is there an entry fee at Perdido Key State Park?

$3 per vehicle.

Are there lifeguards at Perdido Key State Park?

No lifeguards are stationed at Perdido Key State Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.

What amenities are at Perdido Key State Park?

Amenities at Perdido Key State Park include restrooms, showers, picnic tables, beach wheelchairs (free), boardwalks.

When is the water warmest at Perdido Key State Park?

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 Perdido Key State Park located?

Perdido Key State Park is in Escambia County, FL, at 15301 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507.