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Opal Beach

Gulf Islands National Seashore

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Wide, uncrowded strand inside Gulf Islands National Seashore.

Opal Beach

Good beach conditions and parking is available right now.

ParkingPlenty Available

Estimated 25% full

Predicted Availability · updated 15 min ago

Crowd LevelLight

Beach FlagGreen

Air Temperature84°F

Water Temperature81°F

SurfLight · 1.5 ft

Rip-Current RiskLow

UV Index9 · Very High

RestroomsAvailable

ShowersAvailable

LifeguardsNot on duty

AccessibilityAccessible beach access

Last updated 15 min ago

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Preview data

GulfPulse

100

Excellent

Flag

Green

Rip risk

Low

Air

84°

Water

81°

Waves

1.5 ft

Wind

8 mph

Crowd

Low

Parking

Easy

90 open

Clarity

Clear

Updated

7 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

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Beach flags

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

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Data Sources

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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

Nearby

Restaurants

Peg Leg Pete's (Pensacola Beach)

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Fishing

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Family attractions

Fort Pickens

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