82°
Partly Sunny
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Escambia County, FL · Gulf of Mexico
Perdido Key State Park
15301 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507
A 290-acre undeveloped barrier-island park on the Florida–Alabama line west of Pensacola — sugar-white quartz sand, sea oats, and the federally-threatened Perdido Key beach mouse. No development, no commercial noise; the Gulf Islands National Seashore Johnson Beach unit adjoins to the east.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
NWS alert active · 80°F water · 82°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Weather
- 82°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 80°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued june 3 at 11:26am cdt until june 5 at 7:00pm cdt by nws mobile al
69 /100
good
53 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
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.
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
82°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
15 mph
E
Rain
5%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
82°F
Partly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
80°F
Swimming weather
Barometer
30.09 inHg
1019 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 6mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (GMZ633)
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
8:47 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
82°
Partly Sunny
0%
76
83°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
28%
38
82°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
61%
34
84°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
36%
46
85°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
24%
46
85°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
30%
46
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 15 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 80°F
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Park lots included in entry; no shade.
Dogs
Leashed dogs allowed on the North Trail; not on the beach.
Entry Fee
$3 per vehicle.
Address
15301 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Perdido Key State Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Perdido Key State Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Perdido Key State Park dog-friendly?
Leashed dogs allowed on the North Trail; not on the beach.
Is there an entry fee at Perdido Key State Park?
$3 per vehicle.
Are there lifeguards at Perdido Key State Park?
No lifeguards are stationed at Perdido Key State Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Perdido Key State Park?
Amenities at Perdido Key State Park include restrooms, showers, picnic tables, beach wheelchairs (free), boardwalks.
When is the water warmest at Perdido Key State Park?
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 Perdido Key State Park located?
Perdido Key State Park is in Escambia County, FL, at 15301 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS