Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Destin, FL

DISCUSSION
Issued at 1122 AM CDT Sat Oct 24 2026

A highly amplified upper ridge extending from the western Gulf into the Great Lakes region slowly progresses into the eastern states through Monday as an upper trof just off the East Coast drifts a bit further eastward. The upper ridge/trof pattern shifts slowly eastward through Wednesday with the upper ridge meanwhile dampening and becoming oriented near the East Coast. The upper ridge then rebuilds over the eastern states going into Friday. A surface ridge remains over the region for the most part and promotes a prevailing northeasterly flow over the forecast area through the period. Dry conditions are expected through Friday, and it's possible that some isolated showers may affect the western portion of the area next Saturday. Highs of Sunday and Monday range from the mid 70s to around 80, then upper 70s to lower 80s are expected for Tuesday through Thursday, gradually trending to mostly the lower 80s by next Saturday. Lows tonight range from the upper 40s well inland to the mid/upper 50s at the coast with similar values through Wednesday night before trending to the mid 50s to lower 60s by Friday night. A High Risk of rip currents is expected through Monday, then a moderate risk follows for Monday night through Tuesday. A High Risk of rip currents returns on Wednesday. /29

AVIATION
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 634 PM CDT Sat Oct 24 2026

VFR conditions prevail through the period. The current northeasterly winds around 5 knots will increase tomorrow morning to generally 10 knots with gusts of 15-20 knots, especially closer to the coast. SS/97

MARINE
Issued at 257 PM CDT Sat Oct 24 2026

Moderate to strong northeasterly winds prevail through Monday morning, then diminish Monday afternoon. A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect for the open Gulf waters through 1 pm Monday.
The offshore flow strengthens somewhat Monday night, diminishes on Tuesday, then begins to strengthen again Tuesday night. Small craft exercise caution conditions will be possible well offshore late Monday night into Tuesday morning, and also late Tuesday night. A moderate to strong flow prevails for Wednesday and Thursday, and another Small Craft Advisory will likely become necessary mainly for the open Gulf waters. /29

PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
Mobile 53 78 53 78 / 0 0 0 0 Pensacola 59 78 58 78 / 0 0 0 0 Destin 60 78 61 79 / 0 0 0 0 Evergreen 49 76 50 77 / 0 0 0 0 Waynesboro 47 77 48 78 / 0 0 0 0 Camden 48 74 50 75 / 0 0 0 0 Crestview 51 78 54 79 / 0 0 0 0

MOB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
AL...High Rip Current Risk through Monday afternoon for ALZ265-266.

FL...High Rip Current Risk through Monday afternoon for FLZ202-204- 206.

MS...None.
GM...Small Craft Advisory until 1 PM CDT Monday for GMZ650-655-670- 675.