The Pensacola Beach shoreline and pier

Escambia County

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America’s first settlement, and the Blue Angels’ home

The western anchor of the 850: 450 years of history in a walkable downtown, the National Naval Aviation Museum, Blue Angels practice shows, and the quartz-white sand of Pensacola Beach.

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Conditions at Pensacola Beach

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Flag flying now

Yellow — moderate surf or currents

Purple flag also flying — stinging marine life

Reported by Escambia County Public Safety

Low rip current risk

Beach score

8/10

Great

Air

86°F

Light Rain

Water

88.3°F

NOAA measured

Wind

11 mph

SW · gusts 18 mph

Surf

1 to 2 feet

1.6 ft offshore

UV index

8

Very High

Humidity

72%

Visibility

10 mi

Sun

Tides today

  • Pensacola Pass: High 1.2 feet (MLLW) 10:16 AM CDT
  • Navarre Beach: High 1.5 feet (MLLW) 10:00 AM CDT

Flag reported by Escambia County Public Safety, 9:34 AM CDT Thu Sep 10. Rip current risk, surf and UV from the NWS MOB Surf Zone Forecast (issued 3:02 AM CDT Thu Sep 10). Air and wind from NWS observations at KNPA; water temperature from NOAA CO-OPS station 8729840; wave height from NDBC buoy 42012. Beach score is ours, from flag yellow/purple, low rip risk, 86°F air, 11 mph wind, 1.6 ft seas.

Conditions change fast. Always follow the flags and lifeguards on the beach itself.

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Where to eat in Pensacola

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86 Forks Bar + Table0

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86 Forks Bar + Table

86 Forks Bar + Table serves Asian-inspired small plates, unique noodle bowls and offers a full-service bar in the heart of…

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Fosko Coffee Barre

Fosko Coffee Barre is a coffee shop located in Downtown Pensacola offering breakfast, crepes, coffee, pastries.

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Seville Quarter

Vast venue offering 7 themed rooms including a pool hall, dance club, & many dining & bar options.

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Artel Gallery0

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Artel Gallery

Artel Gallery, located in downtown Pensacola, is a nonprofit contemporary art space that focuses on experimental and avant-garde…

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Blue Morning Gallery0

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Blue Morning Gallery

Blue Morning Gallery, nestled in the heart of downtown Pensacola, is a vibrant artist-owned gallery that showcases an eclectic…

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Gulf Breeze Zoo

The Gulf Coast Area’s award-winning Gulf Breeze Zoo is home to more than 900 native and exotic animals. The Zoo offers many…

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Pensacola Beach Boardwalk

The Pensacola Beach Boardwalk is where local islanders and visitors alike head to when they are ready to shop, dine, experience…

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Quayside Art Gallery

Quayside Art Gallery, located in downtown Pensacola, is one of the largest co-op galleries in the Southeast. Showcasing a wide…

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