Be in the Know
Area Info for Destin & 30A
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- Beach Conditions -
Beach Flags & Rip Currents
We want your perfect day on the beach to be filled with plenty of fun, sun, adventure and relaxation. It is extremely important that visitors and residents educate themselves on the beach flag warning system. Rip currents are powerful currents of water moving away from shore. Even the strongest swimmers can be swept out to sea.
Current Beach Conditions
Walton County
Miramar Beach
Text BEACH to 31279 for daily beach flag updates
Okaloosa County
Destin
Text BEACH to 44144 for daily beach flag updates
Beach Flag Warning System
The beach flags provide general warnings about overall surf conditions and do not specifically advise the public of the presence of rip currents. However, increasing awareness of natural conditions which pose a significant risk at the beach, such as rip currents, is a critical element to improve public safety. Florida’s beach warning flag program uses flags in four colors accompanied by interpretive signs along the beach to explain the meaning of each color.
Pay close attention to the flag warning system. Even if the sky is sunny and the winds gentle, currents and surf could pose dangers. Avoid swimming when red flags are flying and remember knee deep is too deep when yellow flags
What do the flag colors indicate?
Green Flag
Green flag indicates low hazard and means calm conditions, but swimmers should exercise caution.
Yellow Flag
Yellow flag indicates medium hazard and means moderate surf and/or currents.
Red Flag
Red flag indicates high hazard and means high surf and/or currents.
Purple Flag
Purple flag indicates dangerous marine life. Purple can be used in context with other flags.
Double Red Flag
An additional red flag means the water is closed to the public.
Rip Currents
A rip current is a powerful channel of water flowing away from shore. While they can not always be spotted, one of the best visual indicators of a rip current is a gap between waves.
How to identify a rip current
Darker color surf, indicating deeper water
Murky brown water caused by sand stirred up on the bottom
Smaller unorganized waves, alongside more evenly breaking waves over a sand bar
Waves breaking further out to sea on both sides of the rip current
What to do if you are caught in a rip current
Don’t panic or swim against the current
Relax, float with the current until it dissipates
Swim parallel to shore and back in
Of course, the best way to avoid a rip current is to know the surf conditions before entering the water!
How to help someone caught in a rip current
Notify a lifeguard
Have someone call 911, give accurate landmarks
Do not enter the water, you too will be caught in the current
Throw them a flotation device
Try not to lose sight of the victim
- Weather -
Daily Forecast and Storm Tracker
We want to keep you informed about the weather conditions during your stay. Our region boasts some of the most beautiful and picturesque views, but it’s important to be prepared. Real-time weather forecasts are provided, so you can plan your activities accordingly. Additionally, we take your safety seriously, and in the rare event of a storm warning, we have provided resources to help you understand storm patterns, timing and forecast. These resources also provide tips on how to prepare for a storm. Your peace of mind is our top priority.
Hurricanes
Hurricane Season is June 1st - November 30th
Hurricanes are among nature’s most powerful and destructive phenomena. On average, 12 tropical storms, 6 of which become hurricanes form over the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, or Gulf of Mexico during the hurricane season.
While hurricanes pose the greatest threat to life and property, tropical storms and depressions also can be devastating. The primary hazards from tropical cyclones (which include tropical depressions, tropical storms, and hurricanes) are storm surge flooding, inland flooding from heavy rains, destructive winds, tornadoes, and high surf and rip currents.