Mexico Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Mexico Beach, Florida
Updated 3:00 AM CDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
94/100
- 69°F, wind 5 mph
- Moderate UV (4)
- Clear skies
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
96/100
- 81°F, wind 5 mph
- Clear skies
- ⚠ UV reaches 7 — high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
99/100
- 80°F, wind 6 mph
- Clear skies
- Golden hour before sunset
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS TAE Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-10-12. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time CDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬆️ High | 1:21 AM | 2.0 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 11:35 AM | 0.4 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Overstreet · 7.3 km away.
About Mexico Beach
Mexico Beach sits on the Florida coast, where the water runs from about 59°F in January to 88°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 88°F in August and dropping to about 59°F in January.
Today it is 81°F. That is 3° above the October average of 78°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Overstreet about 7.3 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Mexico Beach?
We score today 99 out of 100 — great. The best window is afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at Mexico Beach?
About 81°F. That is 3° above the October average of 78°F here.
Are there rip currents at Mexico Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Mexico Beach as moderate for the rest of today. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone — swim near a lifeguard.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Overstreet about 7.3 km away on the open coast.