Mexico Beach or Panama City Beach today?
Mexico Beach, Florida · Panama City Beach, Florida — 45 km apart
Updated 6:03 AM CDT
95Mexico Beach
vs
96Panama City Beach
Too close to call today. Mexico Beach scores 95 and Panama City Beach scores 96, 45 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Neither pulls ahead on anything we measure today — every activity is within a few points. At 45 km apart they are drawing on the same weather and swell, so the deciding factor is the beach itself: parking, crowds, and what you want from the day.
| Activity | Mexico Beach | Panama City Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 92 | 92 | tie |
| Families with kids | 94 | 94 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 86 | 87 | tie |
| Surfing | 33 | 33 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Mexico Beach | Panama City Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 88°F | 87°F |
| Wave height | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft |
| Air temperature | 76°F | 76°F |
| Wind | 3 mph | 1 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 12:53 PM | High 9:07 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 Mexico Beach or Panama City Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (95 and 96), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Mexico Beach and Panama City Beach?
About 45 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.