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Henderson Beach State Park
Destin, FL
30-ft dunes, emerald surf and boardwalks in a protected state park.
Henderson Beach State Park
Good beach conditions, but parking is nearly full.
Estimated 79% full
Predicted Availability · updated 43 min ago
Henderson Beach State Park Parking is currently limited.
Nearby options:
Baytowne Wharf Parking
Moderate- 13-min drive · 6.3 mi
- 126-min walk
- Free
- 45 minutes ago
- Accessible parking
Predicted Availability
DirectionsHarborWalk Marina Garage
Filling Up- 9-min drive · 4.3 mi
- 85-min walk
- $10 entrance fee
- 2 minutes ago
- Accessible parking
Live Official Data
DirectionsWest Overflow Lot
Moderate- 20-min drive · 10 mi
- 202-min walk
- Free
- 12 minutes ago
- Accessible parking
Predicted Availability
Directions
Only legal public parking is suggested. Never park on road shoulders, in private or permit-only lots, tow-away zones, fire lanes or residential driveways.
Last updated 43 min ago
Conditions change quickly. Confirm flags, parking and lifeguard coverage on arrival.
More conditions
Preview dataGulfPulse
92
Excellent
Flag
Green
Rip risk
Low
Air
84°
Water
81°
Waves
1 ft
Wind
6 mph
UV
8
Crowd
Medium
Parking
Limited
25 open
Clarity
Clear
Updated
4 min ago
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Community parking
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Best overall choice today — green flag, medium crowds and limited parking.
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Beach Flags & Safety
Official flags and surf conditions for Destin are published by the agencies below — not by GulfPulse.
Emerald Coast Beach Flag Status Viewer
Source: Sea Florida Change
Regional flag status viewer covering Emerald Coast beaches, including Okaloosa County and Destin.
Updated by beach safety officials throughout the day.
Link verified Jul 27, 2026
Destin Chamber Beach Webcams
Source: Destin Chamber of Commerce
Directory of live Destin-area beach webcams maintained by the Destin Chamber.
Link verified Jul 27, 2026
The Island Pier
Source: The Island Pier
Official links for The Island Pier on Okaloosa Island — hours, tickets, live updates and social channels.
Link verified Jul 27, 2026
Data Sources
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Weather, wind, rain, warningsPreviewsource
NOAA / National Weather Service — Observations, hourly + daily forecast, active alerts
Tides & water temperaturePreviewsource
NOAA CO-OPS — Station Pensacola, FL (8729840)
Beach flags, closures, lifeguard statusPreview
Local authorities (county / municipal beach safety) — Surf hazard flags, water closures, staffed hours
Crowds, parking, clarity, jellyfish, appearancePreview
Community reports & verified live cameras — User reports plus embedded operator cameras
Amenities
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Outdoor showers
- Pavilions
- Picnic tables
- Boardwalk
- Accessible route
- Lifeguards
- Fishing
- Volleyball
- Playground
- Splash pad
- Chair rentals
- Campground
- Nature trail
- Pier
- Snorkeling
- Shelling
- Restaurants
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Dessert & Ice Cream
Shopping
Fishing
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