Pensacola Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Pensacola Beach, Florida
Updated 6:03 AM CDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning now
6 AM – 11 AM
81/100
- 77°F, wind 11 mph
- Low UV (2)
- ⚠ 61% chance of rain
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
90/100
- 81°F, wind 9 mph
- Moderate UV (5)
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
89/100
- 82°F, wind 11 mph
- Golden hour before sunset
- ⚠ UV reaches 7 — high
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS MOB Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-08-27. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time CDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬆️ High | 9:27 AM | 1.5 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 5:47 PM | 0.6 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Pensacola Beach Pier · 0.8 km away.
About Pensacola Beach
Pensacola Beach sits on the Florida coast, where the water runs from about 63°F in January to 86°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 86°F in August and dropping to about 63°F in January.
Today it is 86°F. That is right on the August average of 86°F for this beach.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Pensacola Beach Pier about 0.8 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Pensacola Beach?
We score today 90 out of 100 — great. The best window is midday (11 AM – 3 PM).
How warm is the water at Pensacola Beach?
About 86°F. That is right on the August average of 86°F for this beach.
Are there rip currents at Pensacola Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Pensacola 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 Pensacola Beach Pier about 0.8 km away on the open coast.