Pensacola beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.39° N 86.76° W

Issued: 12 pm 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Pensacola beach sea temperature is
28.4° C

Normal for this time of year

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


Pensacola beach surf forecast from 21 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 21 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, SSW swell with 40 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pensacola beach this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Pensacola beach in the next 16 days are 0.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 21st Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
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
0.8
SW
4
0.9
SSW
4
0.8
SSW
5
0.8
SSW
5
0.7
SW
5
0.7
SW
5
0.6
SW
5
0.5
SW
6
0.3
SW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.6
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SW
3
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.4
SSW
3
0.2
SSE
6
0.4
SSW
4
0.3
SSE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
20
18
25
34
36
28
24
21
15
5
10
8
4
6
3
2
2
3
3
5
6
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
25
SW
20
SSW
20
WSW
25
SW
15
WSW
15
WNW
25
SW
10
NW
10
NE
15
SW
15
WNW
10
W
20
SW
10
SW
15
SW
20
SW
15
SSW
15
SW
20
SSW
15
SW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
3:02PM0.26m
9:25AM0.30m
9:09AM0.38m
9:29AM0.45m
10:02AM0.50m
10:39AM0.53m
11:21AM0.55m
Low Tide
1:51AM0.16m
10:45PM0.13m
9:46PM0.05m
10:02PM-0.01m
10:31PM-0.05m
11:06PM-0.07m
11:46PM-0.08m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:47
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:52
 mm
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
Temp °C
29
29
27
29
29
27
31
30
29
31
30
28
29
30
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
Feels °C
31
29
31
31
30
30
33
30
32
34
31
29
31
30
30
30
30
30
31
30
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
6
0.4
S
6
0.8
SSW
5
0.1
S
6
0.7
SW
5
0.1
S
8
0.5
SW
6
0.3
SW
5
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
6
0.4
SW
4
0.1
SE
5
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
6
0.3
SSE
6
Energy kJ
20
12
34
1
24
1
15
5
1
1
4
1
2
2
2
1
6
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
6
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
6
0.2
S
5
0.1
S
9
0.1
SE
6
0.2
SSE
5
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
6
0.2
SSE
6
Energy kJ
3
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
3
1
1
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
5
Energy kJ
1
1
2
2
2
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
6
0.8
SW
4
0.9
SSW
4
0.8
SSW
5
0.7
SW
5
0.6
SW
5
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
SSW
5
0.6
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SW
3
0.2
WSW
3
0.3
SW
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SSW
4
0.4
SW
3
Energy kJ
13
18
25
36
28
21
4
10
8
6
3
1
1
3
3
5
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
2
3
3
1
3
1
1
3
1
1
Distance (km)
1048
1589
1359
1143
974
1474
839
1056
1053
1359
538
1627
1763
1851
1207
1763
516
516
1763
531
522
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Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
4
2
2
3
1
2
3
1
1
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
1
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
5
6
5
7
9
8
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
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Information about the Pensacola beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Pensacola beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pensacola beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pensacola beach 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 (Pensacola beach) 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 Pensacola beach 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.

Pensacola beach is 13 km (8 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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