Navarre Beach: surfer riding wave at sunset with ocean water and sky3 photos
Photo: j2003af, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source)

Navarre Beach

Navarre, Florida

Ocean beach in Navarre, facing south, with parking, bathrooms, and restaurants within walking distance.

  • No dogs
  • Pier
  • Restaurants and bars
  • Free parking
  • HoursNot on file
  • ParkingFree, 9 lots within 1,310 ft
  • DirectionsGoogle Maps
5.3/ 10Fair
Beach Score 5.3 of 10, Fair.How we score beaches
Calm water
6.2 of 10
Water
87 Ftoday
Sunset
6:58 pmover land
Parking
Free9 within 1,310 ft
Rip risk
Moderatetoday
Families
Very good
84of 100

Today, Thursday, Sep 10

Good beach day

Calm water · very warm water · light wind. Watch: 26% rain chance, moderate rip current risk.

80 Fmostly clear
High
85 F
Sea temperature
87 F
Waves
1.4 ftup to 1.5 ft
Wind
3 mphup to 12 mph
Rain chance
26%
UV index
8high
Sun
6:29 am to 6:58 pm
Surf zoneNWS Mobile forecast for Santa Rosa Coastal, issued 3:02 pm CDT, Wed Sep 9
  • Rip current riskModeratetoday
  • Surf2 to 3 ft
  • Rip risk tonightModerate
Tidesnext high at 10:00 am
  1. High10:00 am1.5 ft
  2. Low4:45 pm0.7 ft
  3. High11:36 pm0.8 ft
  1. 8:00 am79 Fovercast, 14% rain, 4 mph
  2. 11:00 am · best82 Fovercast, 12% rain, 8 mph
  3. 2:00 pm85 Fovercast, 15% rain, 7 mph
  4. 5:00 pm83 Fovercast, 18% rain, 5 mph

Forecast for Thursday, Sep 10, local time (GMT-5). Weather data by Open-Meteo.com, refreshed hourly. Sea temperature and waves are model values for the nearest offshore point. Tides from NOAA CO-OPS station Navarre Beach (8729678), 1,310 ft from the beach, heights above MLLW. Rip current risk and surf from the National Weather Service Surf Zone Forecast for the zone; a low risk still means rip currents near piers, jetties, and inlets.The rating rule is on the methodology page. Planning a future date? See typical weather by month.

Great for

  • FamiliesVery goodCalm water 6.2, bathrooms nearby
  • SwimmingGoodWaves around 2.5 ft, sea 75 F on average
  • SunsetsLimitedsets over land
  • ConvenienceVery good9 parking lots, 2 places to eat
How the Beach Score is calculated: 5.3 of 10

The score is the sum of the components below. Clear water counts only where a clarity source exists. Rankings never take revenue as an input.

ComponentPointsFact
Facilities2.5 of 3Within walking distance: parking, bathrooms, restaurants.
Calm water1.2 of 2Mean daily maximum wave 2.5 ft.
Warm water0.6 of 1Mean sea temperature 75 F.
Sunset over water0.0 of 1The shore faces away from the sunset all year.

Ranks #20 of 37 for beachfront hotels in Florida, #24 of 38 for free parking in Florida, #27 of 67 for pier in Florida, #32 of 60 for hotels nearby in Florida, #45 of 67 for restaurants and bars in Florida. All beaches in Florida.

Verdicts on the cards come from the same facts. Sources: OpenStreetMap (Sep 10, 2026), Open-Meteo (Sep 10, 2026), Operator official pages (hours, fees, rules) (Sep 6, 2026). The formula is on the methodology page.

Aerial view of Navarre Beach in Navarre, Florida, shoreline and surroundings, USDA NAIP imagery from May 2023
Navarre Beach: beach shoreline with waves, sand, and distant swimmers at dusk

Aerial imagery: USDA NAIP 2023 via USGS National Map, public domain (source) · Photo: Jesselikeswx, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (source)

Amenities

  • Parking9 nearby
  • Free parking1 nearby
  • Bathrooms1 nearby
  • ShowersNo
  • Restaurants and bars2 nearby
  • Beachfront hotels1 nearby
  • Hotels nearby1 nearby
  • Dogs allowedNo
  • Fires allowedNo
  • Beachfront campingNo
  • Camping nearbyNo
  • Pier2 nearby
  • BoardwalkNo

Water, sand, and nature

  • Calm water6.2 of 10
  • Warm water5.5 of 10

Nearby means within walking distance of the beach centre (980 ft to 1,640 ft, by kind), from OpenStreetMap. Scores are 0 to 10. Sources: OpenStreetMap (Sep 10, 2026), Open-Meteo (Sep 10, 2026), Operator official pages (hours, fees, rules) (Sep 6, 2026); the method for each is on the methodology page.

Hours, fees, and rules

Hours and fees are not on file yet. Managed by Run by Santa Rosa County. No operator page found yet.

Dogs
No dogs
Glass
No glass
Fires
No fires
Operator
Run by Santa Rosa County
Address
Navarre Beach Drive, Navarre, FL 32566

From Santa Rosa County, checked Sep 6, 2026. Hours and fees change; the official page is the final word. Address from OpenStreetMap (nearest road, approximate).

Sunset and sunrise

The shore faces south (170 degrees). The sun sets over land all year.

Computed from the OpenStreetMap coastline and the sunset azimuth for each month.

Planning a trip

Early October is usually warm, with warm water and some rainy days.

Water
80 FWarm
High
80 FWarm
Rainy day
24%Some rain
Waves
2.3 ftModerate

What to expect

  • Warm swimming water, around 80 F
  • Moderate waves, around 2.3 ft
  • Some rainy days in October (6 a month)
  • October is within Atlantic hurricane season, at its peak
Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, peak from mid-August to late October. Storm history near this beach

2 October storms within 62.1 mi since 1980, about one every 23 years, 1 at hurricane strength. Most recent in any month: Hurricane Sally, September 2020, 42.4 mi away. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks, counted at tropical storm strength or stronger. Season dates from the NOAA National Hurricane Center.

Navarre Beach through the year

Measure
Warm waterJan: 62 F, coolFeb: 63 F, coolMar: 67 F, coolApr: 71 F, mildMay: 78 F, warmJun: 82 F, very warmJul: 85 F, very warmAug: 86 F, very warmSep: 85 F, very warmOct: 79 F, warmNov: 73 F, mildDec: 66 F, cool
Low rainJan: 11 rainy daysFeb: 9 rainy daysMar: 13 rainy daysApr: 8 rainy daysMay: 14 rainy daysJun: 18 rainy daysJul: 22 rainy daysAug: 17 rainy daysSep: 13 rainy daysOct: 6 rainy daysNov: 9 rainy daysDec: 8 rainy days
Calm waterJan: waves 3.3 ft, often roughFeb: waves 2.8 ft, moderateMar: waves 3.0 ft, moderateApr: waves 2.9 ft, moderateMay: waves 2.2 ft, moderateJun: waves 2.4 ft, moderateJul: waves 1.7 ft, moderateAug: waves 1.8 ft, moderateSep: waves 1.9 ft, moderateOct: waves 2.4 ft, moderateNov: waves 2.6 ft, moderateDec: waves 2.7 ft, moderate

Darker is better: warmer water, fewer rainy days, calmer water. Monthly means, 2023-2025, from Open-Meteo. Values for a date blend the nearest two months; the bands and the rule are on the methodology page.

When to go

  • Best overallJuly to Octoberwarm water · fewer rainy days · warm days
  • Warmest waterJuly to September86 F average
  • DriestOctober6 rainy days a month
All monthly averages, 2023-2025Navarre Beach: sea and air temperature by monthMonthly mean sea surface temperature and daily maximum air temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.5060708090100110JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecSea temperature (F)Air, daily max
MonthSea tempAir maxRain daysWave height
Jan62 F (17 C)61 F (16 C)113.3 ft
Feb63 F (17 C)67 F (20 C)92.8 ft
Mar67 F (19 C)70 F (21 C)133.0 ft
Apr71 F (22 C)76 F (24 C)82.9 ft
May78 F (25 C)82 F (28 C)142.2 ft
Jun82 F (28 C)87 F (30 C)182.4 ft
Jul85 F (29 C)89 F (32 C)221.7 ft
Aug86 F (30 C)91 F (33 C)171.8 ft
Sep85 F (30 C)86 F (30 C)131.9 ft
Oct79 F (26 C)79 F (26 C)62.4 ft
Nov73 F (23 C)71 F (22 C)92.6 ft
Dec66 F (19 C)64 F (18 C)82.7 ft

Monthly means, 2023-2025. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com. Wave height is the mean of daily maximum significant wave height.

Explore Navarre Beach

Parking, food, stays, and facilities around the beach, mapped in OpenStreetMap within 0.7 mi.

All places near Navarre Beach as a list (17)

Beach access Beach access · Nearest parking 290 ft · Nearest food and drinks at the beach · Nearest restrooms at the beach

Distances are straight-line to the nearest point of the beach as mapped in OpenStreetMap; walking times assume 80 m a minute. Access points are where OpenStreetMap paths, steps, and boardwalks meet the beach. Coordinates 30.3794, -86.8622. Open this spot in OpenStreetMap or Google Maps. Missing or wrong? Fix it in OpenStreetMap and it appears here after the next weekly update.

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Questions about Navarre Beach

Is there parking at Navarre Beach?

Yes. 9 mapped parking areas within 1,310 ft. Source: OpenStreetMap.

Are dogs allowed at Navarre Beach?

No, dogs are tagged as not allowed in OpenStreetMap.

How warm is the water at Navarre Beach?

Sea surface temperature averages 85 F (29 C) in July and 62 F (17 C) in January. Source: Open-Meteo marine model, monthly means.

Is the water calm at Navarre Beach?

Calm water scores 6.2 of 10. Mean daily maximum wave height is 2.5 ft. Source: Open-Meteo marine model.

Can you see the sunset over the water at Navarre Beach?

No. The shore faces away from the sunset all year.

When is hurricane season at Navarre Beach?

Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, with the peak from mid-August to late October, per the NOAA National Hurricane Center. Since 1980, 16 named storms passed within 62.1 mi of the beach, 8 at hurricane strength, most in July, August and September. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks.

Sources

  • © OpenStreetMap contributors (data as of Sep 10, 2026)
  • Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (data as of Sep 10, 2026)
  • [operator], checked [date] (data as of Sep 6, 2026)
  • Storm tracks from the NOAA National Hurricane Center HURDAT2 archive, public domain (data as of Sep 10, 2026)
  • Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS station Navarre Beach (8729678), public domain
  • Rip current risk, surf, and alerts from the National Weather Service MOB office for Santa Rosa Coastal (FLZ204), public domain

Licenses and refresh dates for every dataset are on the data page. Something wrong? Every beach page has a report button; corrections are logged with a date.

© OpenStreetMap contributors. Beach location, shoreline, and amenity positions are from OpenStreetMap under the ODbL. Data updated Sep 10, 2026.