87°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
48%
34
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
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · 48% rain · 86°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Weather
- 87°F air — ideal beach weather
- 48% 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
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22 Swim
50 Sunbathe
19 Walk
35 Fish
28 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
87°F
Clear
Wind
5 to 10 mph
SW
Rain
48%
Today
UV Peak
11 Extreme
High 10 AM–03 PM · burn in ~18m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
88°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 (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
6:48 AM
Sunset
8:54 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
26%
46
89°
Sunny
4%
76
89°
Sunny
3%
76
91°
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
25%
38
90°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
42%
26
90°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
20%
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 48% 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
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
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Pensacola Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Pensacola Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
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
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