87°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
45%
34
Walton County, FL · Gulf of Mexico
Miramar Beach
Scenic Gulf Dr, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Just east of Destin — gateway to the 30A beach communities. Wider, less commercial, with the Silver Sands outlets behind and the start of the South Walton beach county. The crowd-tested family Gulf beach option that's a step above Destin in privacy and a step below 30A in price.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · 45% rain · 86°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. 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 78. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Weather
- 87°F air — ideal beach weather
- 45% 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
- Moderate rip current risk — nws: rip currents possible in the surf zone
24 /100
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10 Swim
50 Sunbathe
19 Walk
28 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
87°F
Cloudy
Wind
5 to 10 mph
WSW
Rain
45%
Today
UV Peak
11 Extreme
High 10 AM–03 PM · burn in ~18m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
88°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
86°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
7:31 PM
-0.0 ft · in 4.8h
Rip Current Risk
Moderate
NWS SRF · TAE · FLZ108 · Issued Jun 25, 5:31 AM
Barometer
30.09 inHg
1019 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 8mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:44 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
88°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
31%
46
89°
Sunny
6%
76
90°
Sunny
4%
76
92°
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
29%
38
92°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
40%
26
92°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
24%
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 45% rain chance
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Limited public access — Pompano Joe's, Whales Tail public beach, Frangista Beach. Resident/rental permit required at many neighborhood accesses.
Dogs
Pets generally prohibited on Walton County beaches. Walton County residents and property owners may obtain a $40 annual permit allowing dogs 3:30 PM – 8:30 AM on leash year-round.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
Scenic Gulf Dr, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Miramar Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Miramar Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Miramar Beach dog-friendly?
Pets generally prohibited on Walton County beaches. Walton County residents and property owners may obtain a $40 annual permit allowing dogs 3:30 PM – 8:30 AM on leash year-round.
Is there an entry fee at Miramar Beach?
Entry to Miramar Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Miramar Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Miramar Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Miramar Beach?
Amenities at Miramar Beach include lifeguards at staffed accesses, restrooms, showers, restaurants nearby.
When is the water warmest at Miramar 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 Miramar Beach located?
Miramar Beach is in Walton County, FL, at Scenic Gulf Dr, Miramar Beach, FL 32550.
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