Destin Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.38° N 86.45° W

Issued: 6 am 14 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Destin sea temperature is
27.8° C

Normal for this time of year

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


Destin surf forecast from 14 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 20 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, SW swell with 524 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period with SSW 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 Friday (Jun 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Destin in the next 16 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 19th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 20th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 20th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu night, light winds from the N by Fri night).

Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
7
0.7
SW
4
0.7
SW
4
0.7
WSW
4
0.8
W
4
0.4
WSW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.5
SW
5
0.6
SW
5
0.9
SSW
5
1.1
SSW
6
1.2
SSW
6
1.4
SSW
7
1.4
SSW
7
1.4
SSW
7
1.4
SSW
7
1.6
SSW
7
2.3
SW
7
1.6
SW
7
1.3
SSW
7
1.1
SSW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
8
13
15
17
26
7
14
10
21
42
80
107
166
186
199
220
284
524
233
154
100
Wind (km/h)
10
W
25
SW
20
WSW
20
NW
20
WNW
20
SW
5
NNW
5
SW
15
SSE
20
SW
20
SSW
25
S
30
S
25
S
30
SSW
30
WSW
30
SW
10
N
10
NE
10
SW
10
E
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
High Tide
10:03AM0.27m
11:03AM0.28m
12:01PM0.28m
12:55PM0.27m
1:43PM0.24m
2:25PM0.20m
2:59PM0.16m
Low Tide
9:41PM-0.05m
10:45PM-0.05m
11:40PM-0.05m
00:23AM-0.03m
00:53AM-0.01m
1:04AM0.02m
00:39AM0.04m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
cloud
heavy rain
mod rain
light rain
cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:47
7:49
7:49
7:49
7:50
7:50
7:50
 mm
1
2
4
2
12
8
3
1
2
3
12
1
Temp °C
30
29
28
26
25
25
23
23
27
28
28
27
28
28
28
29
30
27
28
29
27
Feels °C
31
30
30
27
26
26
26
27
29
29
29
28
29
29
29
29
30
30
30
30
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
7
0.2
S
7
0.2
S
7
0.7
WSW
4
0.2
SSW
7
0.1
SW
6
0.1
S
6
0.5
SW
5
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
8
1.1
SSW
6
Energy kJ
8
4
4
17
5
1
1
10
2
1
100
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
9
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.1
SW
6
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
Energy kJ
6
2
3
3
1
2
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
8
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
6
Energy kJ
2
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
3
0.7
SW
4
0.7
SW
4
0.3
NW
3
0.8
W
4
0.4
WSW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.6
SW
5
0.9
SSW
5
1.1
SSW
6
1.2
SSW
6
1.4
SSW
7
1.4
SSW
7
1.4
SSW
7
1.4
SSW
7
1.6
SSW
7
2.3
SW
7
1.6
SW
7
1.3
SSW
7
Energy kJ
2
13
15
1
26
7
14
21
42
80
107
166
186
199
220
284
524
233
154
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
1
Distance (km)
1108
1903
1116
814
484
630
762
1108
791
820
1203
508
494
1368
486
484
237
14
14
106
14
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Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
3
3
1
2
4
3
3
4
2
3
3
1
2
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
8
8
7
5
5
5
9
9
9
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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.

Destin is 16 km (10 miles) from Fort Walton Beach. If you plan a vacation in Gulf Coast, Florida, look for hotels and other accommodation in Fort Walton Beach. Fort Walton Beach has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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