87°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
41%
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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
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · 41% rain · 84°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 40%. 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 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 87°F air — ideal beach weather
- 41% rain — rain likely at some point
Water
- 84°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
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25 Swim
52 Sunbathe
19 Walk
28 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
87°F
Cloudy
Wind
5 to 10 mph
SW
Rain
41%
Today
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
88°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
Water
Water Temp
84°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 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
6:49 AM
Sunset
8:55 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°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
23%
46
89°
Sunny
4%
76
89°
Sunny
3%
76
91°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
24%
39
90°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
45%
26
90°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
24%
38
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 84°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 41% rain chance
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
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