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Destin Beach Conditions | Live Flag Status & Water Report

Pensacola Beach Conditions

Live flag status · Updated daily · Emerald Coast, FL

Pensacola Beach Flag
🟡 YELLOW FLAG — Medium Hazard · Use Caution When Swimming
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🚩 Beach Flag Color Guide
Green Flag
🟢 Green Flag
Low hazard. Calm conditions. Swim with normal caution near lifeguards.
Yellow Flag
🟡 Yellow Flag
Moderate hazard. Surf and/or currents present. Use caution when swimming.
Red Flag
🔴 Red Flag
High hazard. Strong surf and/or rip currents. Knee high is too high.
Double Red Flag
🚩 Double Red
Water closed to the public. No swimming. Dangerous conditions.
Purple Flag
🟣 Purple Flag
Dangerous marine life present — jellyfish, stingrays, or other hazards.
Yellow Purple Flag
🟡🟣 Yellow + Purple
Moderate surf conditions AND dangerous marine life present.
Red Purple Flag
🔴🟣 Red + Purple
High hazard surf AND dangerous marine life. Avoid the water.
Double Red Purple Flag
🚩🟣 Double Red + Purple
Water closed AND dangerous marine life present. Stay out of the water.
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Rip Currents
🌊 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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