Destin Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.38° N 86.45° W

Destin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Destin sea temperature is
29.8° C
0.6° 

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


Destin surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period, SW swell with 21 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Destin this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Destin in the next 16 days are 0.7m 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 3rd Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 5s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
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
0
0
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)
0.5
S
6
0.5
SW
5
0.6
SW
5
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SSW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.3
SW
4
0.1
S
6
0.4
ESE
3
0.4
SE
4
0.4
SE
4
0.4
SE
5
0.5
SE
5
0.4
SSE
5
0.3
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
16
13
14
7
7
5
5
4
2
0
0
1
3
4
5
7
13
11
4
7
7
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
20
WSW
10
NW
5
SW
20
SSW
10
SW
10
SSW
20
S
15
SSE
10
ESE
20
SSE
10
ESE
10
ENE
15
S
5
SSE
10
E
15
SSW
5
SW
5
SE
15
SSW
5
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
on
glassy
cross
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:18PM0.12m
3:45AM0.17m
4:05AM0.20m
4:48AM0.23m
5:47AM0.25m
6:56AM0.27m
8:05AM0.28m
Low Tide
11:37AM0.07m
7:26PM0.08m
1:43PM0.05m
3:07PM0.03m
4:23PM0.02m
5:36PM-0.00m
6:43PM-0.01m
7:42PM-0.02m
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:07
6:07
6:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:37
7:37
7:36
7:36
7:35
7:34
7:32
 mm
1
2
Temp °C
29
29
28
29
29
28
30
29
28
29
29
27
30
29
28
31
30
28
30
30
28
Feels °C
29
29
30
31
29
30
31
30
31
29
30
30
31
31
32
33
31
31
32
31
32
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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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