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Destin surf Forecast / Florida – Gulf / USA

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 18 Mar 2024 CDT
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Destin surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Destin sea temperature is 17.9°C (Statistics for 18 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 19.1 °C max: 20.4 °C min: 17.2 °C)
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Destin surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Destin sea temperature is 17.9°C (Statistics for 18 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 19.1 °C max: 20.4 °C min: 17.2 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Destin this week:

The surf forecast for Destin over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 22) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Destin in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 25) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 19) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Fri 22nd Mar)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 22nd Mar)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 25th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Destin over the next 12 days.

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Mon
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Sat
30
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
SSW
0.1
S
0.1
S
0.1
S
0.1
S
0.1
S
0.1
S
0.1
S
0.1
S
0.4
SE
0.4
SSE
2.3
SSE
1.7
SSE
1
SSE
0.9
S
0.5
S
0.3
S
0.2
S
0.6
SE
1.4
SE
2.5
SE
2.5
SSE
2.4
SSE
2.5
SSE
2.3
SSE
2.1
SSE
2
S
1.6
S
0.9
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.2
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.6
SE
0.9
SSE
0.9
SSE
Period(s) (?)555667667346888777357899987776666455
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)31111111136406322140972884610768585481910708285334352507231204394148
Wind
(km/h)
30
NW
30
N
15
NNE
15
SW
15
WNW
10
N
15
SSW
5
NNW
15
E
20
SSE
20
E
20
ESE
15
S
20
NW
35
NNW
25
N
25
N
20
E
20
SSE
30
ESE
45
ESE
45
SE
35
SE
35
SE
35
SE
30
SSE
25
SE
20
E
15
NNW
25
NNE
15
NNE
15
NE
20
ESE
20
SSE
10
SE
15
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
on
glasscrossoncrosscross-
on
oncross-
off
offoffoffcrossoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crossoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:55PM
0.20
7:12PM
0.19
8:13PM
0.18
9:03PM
0.16
9:52PM
0.14
2:21PM
0.08
10:52PM
0.11
12:27PM
0.09
12:20AM
0.08
11:52AM
0.12
11:42AM
0.15
11:49AM
0.17
12:09PM
0.19
12:44PM
0.20
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:48AM
-0.04
6:24AM
-0.04
6:44AM
-0.02
6:48AM
-0.01
6:34AM
0.01
4:09PM
0.05
6:03AM
0.03
6:34PM
0.04
5:07AM
0.04
7:43PM
0.02
8:34PM
0.00
9:24PM
-0.01
10:24PM
-0.02
11:48PM
-0.02
Mon
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Sat
30
Sunrise--6:50--6:48--6:47--6:46--6:45--6:43--6:41--6:41--6:39--6:39--6:37--6:35
Sunset6:55--6:57--6:57--6:58--6:58--6:59--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:01--7:02--
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Rain (mm)
---------17-1---------1--57281-------
Temp. °C201010121215161517161619191817181416171819212122212121191922232021202022
Feels °C (?)1317781212121313121818171112912131412151519181920201918191718171921

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 3°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Mon night, calm by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Thu night, light winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 78mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Mon morning, calm by Wed morning).

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

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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 12 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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