83°
Partly Sunny
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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
Ideal for a beach walk.
NWS alert active · 83°F water · 83°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Weather
- 83°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 83°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
- NWS alert active — high surf advisory issued june 3 at 11:26am cdt until june 6 at 4:00am cdt by nws mobile al
66 /100
good
50 Swim
81 Sunbathe
87 Walk
55 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.5 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.
Rip Currents Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued June 3 at 11:26AM CDT until June 7 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday morning. For the High Surf Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 4 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
High Surf High Surf Advisory
High Surf Advisory issued June 3 at 11:26AM CDT until June 6 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday morning. For the High Surf Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 4 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
83°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
15 mph
E
Rain
1%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
10 Very High
High 11 AM–02 PM · burn in ~20m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 04 PM
Tomorrow
83°F
Partly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
83°F
Swimming weather
Barometer
30.09 inHg
1019 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 7mo 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
6:44 AM
Sunset
8:44 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:15 AM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 1:21 PM | High | 1.6 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
83°
Partly Sunny
0%
85
83°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
19%
85
82°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
49%
34
82°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
39%
46
84°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
22%
48
84°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
41%
34
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 15 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 83°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.
Minor
10:40 PM - 11:40 PM
Major
3:10 AM - 5:10 AM
Minor
8:50 AM - 9:50 AM
Major
3:30 PM - 5:30 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