This data the coastal Destin ocean water temperature today, tomorrow and the upcoming days. Besides, you can also get information about the weather and surf forecast, as well as the data on sunrise / sunset and moonrise / moonset at a given point on any given day.
Water temperature in Destin today is 83.1°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in Destin was recorded in 2022 and was 86.9°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2008 at 81.5°F. Sea water temperature in Destin is expected to rise to 84°F in the next 10 days. September average water temperature in Destin is 83.8°F, the minimum temperature is 79.3°F, and the maximum is 87.8°F.
The swimming season in Destin lasts from March to December. During those months, Destin water temperature does not drop below 68°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Destin in winter reaches 64°F, in spring 70.3°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 84.2°F, and in autumn it is 77.9°F.
September 4, 2025 |
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today temp |
83.1°F |
September 3, 2025 |
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yesterday temp |
82.8°F |
The ocean salinity in Destin is 35.01‰, and the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.
Another important indicators for a comfortable holiday on the beach are the presence and height of the waves, as well as the speed and direction of the wind. Please find below data on the swell size for Destin. We calculate the swell size based on the mean wave height (trough to crest) of each third highest wave. For more information on surf forecasts for the next ten days, please visit sea state forecast Destin. Data in table shown for September 5, 2025, time in GMT 0 format (you can change the time zone on the sea state forecast page)
0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
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0' 8" | 0' 7" | 0' 7" | 0' 7" |
0.2 m | 0.19 m | 0.19 m | 0.17 m |
12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
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0' 6" | 0' 5" | 0' 5" | 0' 5" |
0.15 m | 0.13 m | 0.13 m | 0.12 m |
Data in a table show Destin temperature today (September 5, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Destin.
0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
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80.8°F | 79.9°F | 78.8°F | 79.5°F |
12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
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87.4°F | 87.6°F | 84.6°F | 82°F |
You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Destin: Sunrise and Sunset, Tides
These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in Destin. In addition to the table values, the graph below displays of changes average surface temperature during the year. Values are calculated based on the data over the past 10 years. Using them, you can check the water temperature in Destin on any day of this period that interests you. Click on the month link and you will see a table for each day, or alternatively you can view the temperature curve of the month and select 2 different years you want to compare, either in a table or as a curve
Month | Avr | Min | Max | |
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January | 63.1°F | 56.7°F | 68.7°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Destin in January | ||||
February | 62.6°F | 57.6°F | 70.3°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Destin in February | ||||
March | 65.1°F | 59°F | 75.7°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Destin in March | ||||
April | 69.6°F | 63.5°F | 77.4°F | warm |
Ocean water temperature in Destin in April | ||||
May | 76.5°F | 70.2°F | 84°F | warm |
Ocean water temperature in Destin in May | ||||
June | 82.4°F | 75.9°F | 88.2°F | hot |
Ocean water temperature in Destin in June | ||||
July | 84.6°F | 81.3°F | 88.3°F | hot |
Ocean water temperature in Destin in July | ||||
August | 85.5°F | 81.1°F | 89.4°F | hot |
Ocean water temperature in Destin in August | ||||
September | 83.8°F | 79.3°F | 87.8°F | hot |
Ocean water temperature in Destin in September | ||||
October | 78.4°F | 72.9°F | 84.7°F | hot |
Ocean water temperature in Destin in October | ||||
November | 71.6°F | 66°F | 77.5°F | warm |
Ocean water temperature in Destin in November | ||||
December | 66.6°F | 60.1°F | 70.7°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Destin in December |