Destin Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Destin Beach, Florida
Updated 3:00 AM CDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
94/100
- 69°F, wind 6 mph
- Moderate UV (4)
- Clear skies
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
96/100
- 79°F, wind 4 mph
- Clear skies
- ⚠ UV reaches 7 — high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
99/100
- 79°F, wind 4 mph
- Clear skies
- Golden hour before sunset
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS MOB Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-10-12. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time CDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 10:52 AM | 0.1 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station East Pass (Destin) · 1.7 km away.
About Destin Beach
Destin Beach sits on the Florida coast, where the water runs from about 62°F in January to 87°F in August.
The water averages above 70°F in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November — 8 months of the year — peaking around 87°F in August and dropping to about 62°F in January.
Today it is 81°F. That is 2° above the October average of 79°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station East Pass (Destin) about 1.7 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Destin Beach?
We score today 99 out of 100 — great. The best window is afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at Destin Beach?
About 81°F. That is 2° above the October average of 79°F here.
Are there rip currents at Destin Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Destin Beach as low for today. Low risk is not no risk: rip currents still form near groins, jetties and piers.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station East Pass (Destin) about 1.7 km away on the open coast.