Destin Beach Conditions

Live flag status · Updated daily · Emerald Coast, FL

🟡 YELLOW FLAG — Moderate Hazard · Use Caution When Swimming

🔴 SINGLE RED FLAG — High Hazard · Swimming Not Recommended

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🟡 YELLOW FLAG — Medium Hazard · Use Caution When Swimming

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🚩 Beach Flag Color Guide

🟢 Green Flag

Low hazard. Calm conditions. Swim with normal caution near lifeguards.

🟡 Yellow Flag

Moderate hazard. Surf and/or currents present. Use caution when swimming.

🔴 Red Flag

High hazard. Strong surf and/or rip currents. Knee high is too high.

🚩 Double Red

Water closed to the public. No swimming. Dangerous conditions.

🟣 Purple Flag

Dangerous marine life present — jellyfish, stingrays, or other hazards.

🟡🟣 Yellow + Purple

Moderate surf conditions AND dangerous marine life present.

🔴🟣 Red + Purple

High hazard surf AND dangerous marine life. Avoid the water.

🚩🟣 Double Red + Purple

Water closed AND dangerous marine life present. Stay out of the water.

🏖️ Beach Safety Resources

🌊 Rip Current Info

Rip currents are powerful, narrow channels of water moving away from shore. If caught in one — don't panic, don't fight it. Swim parallel to the beach until free, then swim back to shore at an angle.

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