Destin Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.38° N 86.45° W

Destin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 28 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Destin sea temperature is
29.3°C
2.5° 

Destin surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Destin surf forecast from 28 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 4 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 2 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SE swell with 162 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 4 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with SSE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Destin this week:

The surf forecast for Destin over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 04) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Destin in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 02) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 4th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 4th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 2nd Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Destin over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
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0.6
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0.9
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Energy kJ
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73
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Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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WNW
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N
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S
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SSE
20
E
25
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ESE
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High Tide
11:58PM0.26m
00:43AM0.28m
1:42AM0.29m
2:50AM0.30m
4:03AM0.30m
5:14AM0.29m
Low Tide
10:36AM0.04m
12:06PM0.03m
1:35PM0.02m
2:55PM0.02m
4:01PM0.01m
4:53PM0.02m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Destin Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Destin provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Destin can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Destin surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Destin) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Destin may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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