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Pensacola Beach flag questions

Where does this page get today's flag?

Pensacola Beach: —

From Escambia County's official surf warning flag system, the same one Pensacola Beach Lifeguards use. This page reads it automatically through the day.

Lifeguards can change the flag during the day, so the flag on the pole at your beach is always the one that counts.

Do Perdido Key and Fort Pickens fly the same flag?

Yes. The county flies the same flag at Pensacola Beach, at Fort Pickens and at the public beach accesses on Perdido Key.

What changes is lifeguard coverage. Perdido Key has a lifeguard tower only at Beach Access #2, and only in season. Swim near a lifeguard whenever you can.

Can I swim when there's a double red flag?

No. Double red means the water is closed to the public: no swimming and no wading.

Rough-water days are good for the bay side, downtown Pensacola and indoor fun. Ideas are below.

What do the beach flag colors mean?

Green: low hazard, generally calm surf and currents. Yellow: medium hazard, moderate surf and/or currents. Red: high hazard, high surf or dangerous currents. Double red: water closed. Purple: stinging marine life like jellyfish or Portuguese man o' war; it flies with another color.

No flag flying does not mean the water is safe.

Does Pensacola Beach fly the same flag as Destin?

No. They're about 45 miles apart, in different counties, with different lifeguard agencies, so the flags are often different on the same day.

See today's Destin flag →

What do I do if I get caught in a rip current?

Don't fight it. Stay calm and float, then swim parallel to the shore until you're out of the pull, and swim back in at an angle. If you can't, face the beach, wave and yell for help. If you see someone in trouble, call 911 and don't go in after them without something that floats.

Where to eat in Pensacola

Local favorites on the beach and downtown. Not paid placements.

All local food →Seafood →Breakfast →Bars →

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Anthony's Pizza Cone

It's a pizza, in a cone.

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Fresh-baked classic pizza cones & sweet desserts in the heart of downtown Pensacola

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Pensacola Snorkeling Tours

Frisky Mermaid Dolphin Tours

Guided snorkeling over purpose-built artificial reefs teeming with marine life — plus dolphin & wildlife sightings on a scenic cruise

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From $59 • 2 hours • Up to 6 passengers • All ages • Private & Semi-Private options

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Pensacola Beach Dolphin & Scenic Tour

Chase-n-Fins

★★★★★ 4.9 • 1,253 Tripadvisor reviews

Welcome aboard Pensacola Beach's original dolphin cruise boat for a scenic ride along the coast

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From $20 • Approx. 1.5–2 hours • Pensacola Beach's original dolphin cruise

Things to do while you're here

Dolphins, snorkeling, pontoons and fishing. Book it for today or tomorrow.

More things to do →Water activities →Boat tours →

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🏖️ Beaches We Cover

Flags from Escambia County lifeguards; surf and rip current risk from the National Weather Service.

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