85°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
59%
34
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 · 59% rain · 86°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 85°F air — ideal beach weather
- 59% rain — rain likely at some point
Water
- 86°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
30 /100
skip
22 Swim
50 Sunbathe
19 Walk
35 Fish
28 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
85°F
Cloudy
Wind
5 to 10 mph
SW
Rain
59%
Today
UV Peak
11 Extreme
High 10 AM–02 PM · burn in ~18m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 04 PM
Tomorrow
87°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
86°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
7:31 PM
-0.0 ft · in 4.8h
Barometer
30.09 inHg
1019 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
6:45 AM
Sunset
8:51 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 8:15 AM | High | 1.4 ft |
| 7:31 PM | Low | -0.0 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
87°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
30%
46
89°
Sunny
6%
76
88°
Sunny
3%
85
90°
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
28%
38
90°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
40%
26
90°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
23%
38
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 86°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 59% rain chance
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
8:50 PM - 10:50 PM
Minor
2:50 AM - 3:50 AM
Major
9:20 AM - 11:20 AM
Minor
5:00 PM - 6:00 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
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Destin Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Destin Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
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.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS