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Mostly Cloudy
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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
Great day for photography.
NWS alert active · 83°F water · 84°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Weather
- 84°F air — ideal beach weather
- Cloud cover — overcast reduces uv exposure but the vibe too
Water
- 83°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
- NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued june 3 at 11:26am cdt until june 5 at 7:00pm cdt by nws mobile al
60 /100
good
44 Swim
70 Sunbathe
81 Walk
55 Fish
84 Photo
Best for photography 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.
Small Craft Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued June 3 at 11:26AM CDT until June 5 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of Alabama and northwest Florida. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
84°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind
15 mph
E
Rain
6%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
10 Very High
High 12 PM–03 PM · burn in ~20m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 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 (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
6:46 AM
Sunset
8:46 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%
76
83°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
25%
38
83°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
61%
34
84°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
35%
46
85°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
25%
46
85°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
33%
46
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
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
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS