Mexico Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Mexico Beach, Florida
Updated 6:03 AM CDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning now
6 AM – 11 AM
85/100
- 76°F, wind 11 mph
- Moderate UV (4)
- ⚠ 57% chance of rain
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
85/100
- 82°F, wind 5 mph
- ⚠ UV reaches 7 — high
- ⚠ 41% chance of rain
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
95/100
- 84°F, wind 7 mph
- Golden hour before sunset
- ⚠ UV reaches 6 — high
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS TAE Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-08-28. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time CDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬆️ High | 12:53 PM | 1.8 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 10:22 PM | 0.7 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 88°F. That is right on the August average of 88°F for this beach.
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 95 out of 100 — great. The best window is afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at Mexico Beach?
About 88°F. That is right on the August average of 88°F for this beach.
Are there rip currents at Mexico Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Mexico Beach as moderate for 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.