Destin surf break

Destin surfForecast / Florida – Gulf / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 16 Dec 2025 CST
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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
19.2° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)
Nearby Cam: 2km away, Henderson Beach Inn Destin, FL


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Destin this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Destin in the next 12 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 18) at 9PM. 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 Friday (Dec 19) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 18th Dec)5ft (1.5m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
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
ESE
0.5
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.6
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.9
SSE
1.3
S
0.6
SSE
0.5
SW
0.2
SSE
0.4
SE
0.3
SSE
0.4
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.2
S
0.4
NE
0.5
NE
0.2
E
0.7
ESE
0.9
SE
Period(s) (?)534456577665333323346
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)354419394815036183723210011356
Wind
(km/h)
5
ESE
15
SE
15
ENE
15
E
15
ESE
15
E
30
SSW
25
WSW
25
NNW
25
NNW
15
NE
10
ESE
10
SSE
15
S
10
E
10
SSE
15
NE
15
ENE
10
SSE
10
E
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crossoncrosscross-
off
offcross-
off
crossononcrossoncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:24PM
0.17
8:04PM
0.18
8:51PM
0.18
9:38PM
0.18
10:24PM
0.19
11:05PM
0.19
11:42PM
0.18
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:45AM
-0.04
7:34AM
-0.04
8:25AM
-0.05
9:13AM
-0.05
9:54AM
-0.06
10:28AM
-0.06
10:55AM
-0.06
Tue
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Sunrise--6:35--6:35--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:39
Sunset4:46--4:46--4:46--4:47--4:47--4:49--4:49--
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-----3342-------------
Temp. °C12141618171820201415913151819191818191716
Feels °C (?)9111416151717208839131819191817181614
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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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