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This data the coastal Fort Walton Beach 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.

Current ocean temperature in Fort Walton Beach

Water temperature in Fort Walton Beach today is 81.3°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in the Gulf of Mexico near Fort Walton Beach was recorded in 2019 and was 83.3°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2011 at 77.4°F. Sea water temperature in Fort Walton Beach is expected to drop to 77.5°F in the next 10 days. October average water temperature in Fort Walton Beach is 78.6°F, the minimum temperature is 72.9°F, and the maximum is 84.6°F.

The swimming season in Fort Walton Beach lasts from March to December. During those months, Fort Walton Beach water temperature does not drop below 68°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Fort Walton Beach in winter reaches 64.4°F, in spring 70.5°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 84.2°F, and in autumn it is 78.1°F.

Fort Walton Beach water temperature now


October 10, 2025
today temp
81.3°F
October 9, 2025
yesterday temp
81.5°F


The ocean salinity in Fort Walton Beach is 34.77‰, and the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.

Surf Forecast in Fort Walton Beach for today

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 Fort Walton Beach. 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 Fort Walton Beach. Data in table shown for October 10, 2025, time in GMT 0 format (you can change the time zone on the sea state forecast page)

0-3 h3-6 h6-9 h9-12 h
1' 5"1' 11"2' 4"2' 7"
0.44 m0.59 m0.71 m0.78 m
12-15 h15-18 h18-21 h21-24 h
2' 7"2' 0"1' 8"1' 7"
0.79 m0.62 m0.51 m0.49 m

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Current temperature and weather

Data in a table show Fort Walton Beach temperature today (October 10, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Fort Walton Beach.

0-3 h3-6 h6-9 h9-12 h
71.2°F68.9°F66.9°F65.8°F
12-15 h15-18 h18-21 h21-24 h
76.8°F73.8°F71.6°F69.6°F

You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Fort Walton Beach: Sunrise and Sunset, Tides

Fort Walton Beach water temperature by month

These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in Fort Walton Beach. 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 Fort Walton Beach 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

Chart monthly average water temperature in Fort Walton Beach

Water temperature in Fort Walton Beach

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Nearby beaches and cities

The nearest beaches and cities from Fort Walton Beach with the water temperature today, as well as the air temperature and the state of the weather during the day and the average wave height for today

WaterWeatherWave
Okaloosa Island81.3°F73.4°F2' 0"
Mary Esther81°F75.2°F2' 0"
Eglin Air Force Base80.4°F73.4°F2' 0"
Santa Rosa Island81.3°F75.2°F2' 0"
Niceville80.1°F73.4°F1' 3"
Valparaiso80.1°F73.4°F1' 3"
Miramar Beach81.3°F73.4°F1' 9"
Wynnehaven Beach81.5°F75.2°F2' 0"
Choctawhatchee Bay81°F73.4°F1' 1"
Sandestin81.5°F71.6°F1' 9"

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Other names for Fort Walton Beach

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