
The most detailed information about the water temperature in Destin in Gulf of Mexico (Florida, United States). Forecast of changes in water temperature for the next 10 days. Statistics by months for recent years. Information about the neighboring resorts. Weather forecast in Destin for a week.
Water temperature in Destin right now
data updated 45 minutes ago65°F

yesterday: 65°F
a week ago: 69°F
Trend: slow rise
Today water temperature in Destin is 65.3°F. This is cool bathing water, but acceptable for short dives for physically fit and hardened people. Continuous exposure to such water for more than four hours can lead to severe hypothermia. In any case, the general weather is also important. So, the air temperature at the same time will reach 72°F.
Analysis and forecast
The water temperature today is slightly lower than the average on this day in recent years. Its value has rise over the last week, but has drop compared to 20 days ago. Exactly a year ago, on this day, the water temperature in this location was 68°F. Water temperature range in Destin in March is from 59 to 71 degrees.
According to our forecast, the water temperature in Destin will slowly rise for at least the next 10 days and reach a value of 66°F.
Table of water temperature values in Destin
Day | Fact* | Average** | Forecast*** |
Mar 18 | 20.0°C | 19.5°C | |
Mar 19 | 19.9°C | 19.3°C | |
Mar 20 | 19.7°C | 19.5°C | |
Mar 21 | 20.2°C | 19.8°C | |
Mar 22 | 19.7°C | 19.5°C | |
Mar 23 | 19.6°C | 19.8°C | |
Mar 24 | 18.7°C | 19.5°C | |
Mar 25 | 18.5°C | 19.5°C | |
Mar 26 | 19.5°C | 18.5°C | |
Mar 27 | 19.8°C | 18.8°C | |
Mar 28 | 20.0°C | 19.0°C | |
Mar 29 | 20.0°C | 19.0°C | |
Mar 30 | 19.8°C | 18.8°C | |
Mar 31 | 20.5°C | 19.4°C | |
Apr 1 | 19.5°C | 18.5°C |
** Average - Average water temperature on this day in past years
*** Forecast - Our forecast for the water temperature
Actual nearshore temperatures may vary by several degrees from the indicated values. This is noticeable after heavy rain or after prolonged periods of strong winds. Some downstream winds cause cold, deep waters to replace surface waters that have been warmed by the sun.
To develop a forecast, we use our own mathematical model, which takes into account the current change in water temperature, historical data and the main weather trends, wind strength and direction, air temperature in each specific region. We also take into account data for other resorts in United States.

Annual graph of average water temperature change in Destin

Water temperature in Destin by month
Destin located in the northern hemisphere, at latitude 30 degrees. The comfortable water temperature for swimming is set here in March, almost always only at the end of the month. During a year in Destin there are 254 days of swimming. In general, the swimming season ends In December. Average annual water temperature on the coast in Destin is 74°F, by the seasons: in winter 63°F, in spring 70°F, in summer 84°F, in autumn 77°F. Minimum water temperature (58°F) in Destin it happens in January, maximum (88°F) in August.
You can find out detailed data on how the water temperature in Destin changes in each specific month:
Destin: general information and map
Neighboring cities and resorts
City | Water* | Distance** |
Okaloosa Island | 65°C ![]() ![]() | 9km |
Miramar Beach | 64°C ![]() ![]() | 12km |
Fort Walton Beach | 65°C ![]() ![]() | 13km |
Niceville | 64°C ![]() ![]() | 15km |
Santa Rosa Beach | 65°C ![]() ![]() | 25km |
Grayton Beach | 64°C ![]() ![]() | 31km |
Seagrove Beach | 65°C ![]() ![]() | 35km |
Navarre | 65°C ![]() ![]() | 41km |
Seacrest | 65°C ![]() ![]() | 43km |
Alys Beach | 65°C ![]() ![]() | 45km |
Woodlawn Beach | 65°C ![]() ![]() | 48km |
Sunnyside | 66°C ![]() ![]() | 52km |
** Straight line distance in kilometers

The warmest water today in United States recorded in Kahaluu Keauhou, its value is 76°F. Lowest - in Dillingham, there water temperature now 27°F. Average water temperature in the country today - 51°F.
Water temperature data in Destin and neighboring towns and resorts collected from various sources, using buoys, using satellite maps of sea, river and lake surfaces of the NOAA agency.
We use data from various local authorities in each specific location of the world to more accurately reflect temperature values.
The nearest airport is located in a 2 kilometers. This is Destin Executive (DSI) airport. We have no information as to whether it is valid and what flights it receives or sends.
Destin: weather forecast
The weather forecast is shown in local time in Destin


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