Destin Beach or Seaside Beach (30A) today?

Destin, Florida · Seaside, Florida — 35 km apart

Updated 3:00 AM CDT

99Destin Beach vs 99Seaside Beach (30A)

Too close to call today. Destin Beach scores 99 and Seaside Beach (30A) scores 99, 35 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.

Which one, for what

ActivityDestin BeachSeaside Beach (30A)Better
Swimming 96 96 tie
Families with kids 96 96 tie
Walking & shelling 87 76 Destin Beach
Surfing 33 33 tie

Conditions side by side

NowDestin BeachSeaside Beach (30A)
Water temperature81°F82°F
Wave height0.7 ft0.7 ft
Air temperature68°F66°F
Wind7 mph6 mph
UV index00
Next tideLow 10:52 AMLow 7:12 AM

Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.

Frequently asked questions

Should I go to Destin Beach or Seaside Beach (30A) today?

They score within a few points of each other (99 and 99), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.

How far apart are Destin Beach and Seaside Beach (30A)?

About 35 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.