Back100Quiet · Okaloosa Island
Jerry Melvin Beachwalk
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Quiet dune-side walkway with sunset views.
Jerry Melvin Beachwalk
Good beach conditions and parking is available right now.
Estimated 67% full
Predicted Availability · updated 29 min ago
Last updated 29 min ago
Conditions change quickly. Confirm flags, parking and lifeguard coverage on arrival.
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100
Excellent
Flag
Green
Rip risk
Low
Air
85°
Water
82°
Waves
1.3 ft
Wind
6 mph
UV
9
Crowd
Low
Parking
Easy
40 open
Clarity
Clear
Updated
9 min ago
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Community parking
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Best overall choice today — green flag, low crowds and easy parking.
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Beach Flags & Safety
Official flags and surf conditions for Okaloosa Island 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 Navarre Beach, FL (8729678)
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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