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Pensacola beach Surf Forecast
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Pensacola beach surfForecast / Florida – Gulf / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 23 Feb 2025 CST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pensacola beach this week:
The surf forecast for Pensacola beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 24) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pensacola beach in the next 12 days are 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 24) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 27) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Mon 24th Feb) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Mon 24th Feb) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 24th Feb) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pensacola beach over the next 12 days.
Sun 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Fri 07 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | - | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 4 | 25 | 51 | 54 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 29 | 70 | 94 | 186 | 218 | 245 | 233 | 142 | 117 | 30 | 13 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | off | off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | off | glass | glass | cross- on | cross | cross | off | off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:57PM 0.42 | 9:52PM 0.44 | 10:47PM 0.42 | 11:43PM 0.39 | 12:44AM 0.32 | 2:03AM 0.23 | 2:10PM 0.11 | 2:01PM 0.22 | 2:40PM 0.32 | 3:31PM 0.41 | 4:30PM 0.46 | 5:34PM 0.48 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:29AM -0.20 | 10:18AM -0.19 | 11:04AM -0.16 | 11:44AM -0.09 | 12:10PM -0.01 | 11:30AM 0.09 | 9:58PM 0.05 | 1:12AM -0.02 | 3:09AM -0.10 | 4:31AM -0.16 | 5:42AM -0.20 | 6:49AM -0.21 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Fri 07 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 |
| Sunset | 5:40 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 7 | 13 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 27 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 10 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 7 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Fri morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Pensacola beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pensacola beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Pensacola beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pensacola beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Pensacola beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Pensacola beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Pensacola beach is 13 km (8 miles) from Fort Walton Beach. If you plan a vacation in Gulf Coast, Florida, look for hotels and other accommodation in Fort Walton Beach. Fort Walton Beach has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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