Destin flag today: Yellow — decent surf, use caution
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The questions we get most, including why Destin and Miramar Beach can fly different flags.
No. They’re in different counties with different lifeguard agencies. Destin’s flag is set by Destin Beach Safety, and Miramar Beach, in Walton County, is set by South Walton Fire District lifeguards.
The two can be different on the same day, so check the flag for the beach you’re actually on.
Destin: 🟡 YELLOW FLAGMiramar Beach: 🟡 YELLOW FLAG
At the Okaloosa–Walton county line, east of Henderson Beach State Park. West of the line you’re under Destin’s flag. East of it, from Miramar Beach through Sandestin and 30A, you’re under South Walton’s flag.
Not sure which side you’re on? Tap Which beach am I on? at the top of this page.
Usually, yes. Okaloosa County puts out one combined Destin–Fort Walton Beach flag, so Okaloosa Island and Destin normally show the same color. On a day they differ, our Fort Walton Beach flag page shows its own.
Lifeguards, based on surf, rip currents, wind and marine life. They set the flag each morning and can change it during the day. In Destin that’s Destin Beach Safety; in Miramar Beach and along 30A it’s South Walton Fire District.
No. Double red means the water is closed to the public, and you can be fined for going in. Even on a single red flag day, stay out past your knees if you’re not a strong swimmer.
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