Beach Weather in Fort Walton Beach, Fort Walton Beach, United States

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18°
 
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18°
 
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17°
 
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17°
 
Sea
22°
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28°
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29°
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30°
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28°
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24°
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Beach Weather Today in Fort Walton Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 32° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 28° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 32%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 17kmh from the South West. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Fort Walton Beach faces South and sunset will be visible over the beach shoreline to the West at 07:51 PM. The skies should be fairly clear at that time, ideal for a sunset.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Fort Walton Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 32° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 28° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

There will be 1 day of light rain. Saturday will be dry and Sunday will have 5.8mm of rain. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 38%.

FORT WALTON BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 12th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
29° 28° 27° 29° 33° 32° 30° 29°
0% 29% 17% 42% 27% 53% 40% 48%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Sun 13th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28° 28° 27° 30° 32° 32° 31° 30°
0% 4% 17% 58% 66% 53% 78% 79%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 1.6mm 2.9mm 1.3mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Mon 14th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28° 28° 27° 31° 35° 33° 32° 31°
41% 61% 24% 1% 29% 67% 44% 6%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Tue 15th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30° 27° 26° 29° 33° 33° 30° 26°
0% 19% 11% 16% 17% 35% 45% 72%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 1.2mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Wed 16th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25° 24° 24° 26° 30° 31° 29° 28°
81% 14% 15% 14% 17% 87% 84% 64%
0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.5mm 0.2mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Thu 17th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 26° 25° 25° 26° 28° 29° 27°
39% 66% 61% 74% 60% 63% 79% 76%
0.0mm 0.3mm 1.4mm 2.3mm 1.4mm 0.8mm 0.8mm 0.6mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Fri 18th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 27° 27° 28° 29° 30° 29° 27°
61% 74% 66% 78% 72% 82% 61% 41%
0.1mm 0.2mm 0.5mm 1.1mm 0.3mm 0.7mm 0.2mm 0.0mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Sat 12th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
6
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.6m
0.7m
0.5m
0.4m
7.3s 7.3s 2.7s 2.6s 7.6s 7.7s 7.6s 7.5s
Sun 13th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
12
kmh
16
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.2m
0.6m
0.7m
0.5m
0.6m
7.5s 7.4s 2.4s 4.9s 7.6s 7.7s 5.1s 5.3s
Mon 14th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
13
kmh
0
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
15
kmh
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.8m
0.6m
0.6m
4.9s 5.1s 5.2s 4.7s 4.6s 4.7s 4.6s 7.3s
Tue 15th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
10
kmh
6
kmh
18
kmh
21
kmh
11
kmh
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.4m
0.2m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
7.2s 3.5s 3.5s 3.5s 8.0s 7.9s 7.8s 7.8s
Wed 16th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
19
kmh
20
kmh
20
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.2m
3.6s 3.3s 8.2s 8.2s 8.1s 2.8s 7.9s 2.5s
Thu 17th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
13
kmh
11
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.6m
0.4m
0.5m
7.9s 7.9s 7.9s 2.8s 7.8s 7.8s 7.8s 7.7s
Fri 18th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
18
kmh
22
kmh
25
kmh
14
kmh
8
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.4m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
3.6s 3.7s 3.8s 4.0s 7.5s 4.5s 4.7s 4.7s
Sat 12th July
2:06 AM 3:45 PM
0.11 0.36
Sun 13th July
2:31 AM 4:26 PM
0.12 0.34
Mon 14th July
2:50 AM 5:11 PM
0.13 0.32
Tue 15th July
2:59 AM 6:10 PM
0.16 0.29
Wed 16th July
2:46 AM 9:57 AM 2:56 PM 8:02 PM
0.19 0.25 0.21 0.25
Thu 17th July
1:41 AM 8:55 AM 5:45 PM
0.21 0.28 0.18
Fri 18th July
8:56 AM 7:12 PM
0.31 0.15
Sat 12th July
33°
0.0mm
6kmh WSW
32%
Sun 13th July
34°
5.8mm
6kmh WNW
44%
Mon 14th July
35°
0.0mm
10kmh N
34%
Tue 15th July
35°
1.2mm
8kmh NE
26%
Wed 16th July
32°
1.4mm
10kmh E
47%
Thu 17th July
30°
7.6mm
6kmh ESE
64%
Fri 18th July
30°
3.1mm
19kmh S
66%
Sat 19th July
31°
3.1mm
13kmh WSW
63%
Sun 20th July
30°
2.2mm
13kmh SW
53%
Mon 21st July
31°
0.0mm
10kmh SSW
24%
Tue 22nd July
31°
0.7mm
13kmh S
35%
Wed 23rd July
32°
0.0mm
14kmh SSE
56%
Thu 24th July
32°
0.0mm
9kmh ESE
22%
Fri 25th July
34°
1.4mm
8kmh NW
37%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 32° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 29° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day. There will be 9 days of light rain with an average of 2.9mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 43%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Fort Walton Beach don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Fort Walton Beach, Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, Florida, United States

Fort Walton Beach, located in Okaloosa County, Florida, is a popular beach destination known for its beautiful white sandy beaches and warm emerald-green waters. With plenty of activities to offer, a vacation here promises relaxation and adventure. Beach Type

The beach at Fort Walton Beach is characterized by powdery white sand that stretches along the coastline, providing a soft and comfortable surface for sunbathing or playing. The crystal-clear water offers excellent visibility for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts.

Snorkeling and Diving

While the beach itself may not have many rocky areas or reefs, there are some fantastic snorkeling and diving spots nearby. The Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park offers guided snorkeling tours where you can swim with stingrays, sharks, and other marine life. Moreover, there are several offshore reefs and wrecks accessible by boat trips from the area, which provide excellent opportunities to witness vibrant marine ecosystems.

Beach Activities

Some popular beach activities at Fort Walton Beach include:

  1. Sunbathing: The soft white sand makes it perfect for lounging under the sun while enjoying the beautiful scenery.
  2. Swimming: The calm waters make this beach ideal for swimming or just floating in the gentle waves.
  3. Paddleboarding: Stand-up paddleboarding is popular here thanks to the calm waters that make it easy for beginners to learn this fun activity.
  4. Beach Volleyball: There are multiple volleyball courts available along the beach for visitors to enjoy a friendly match.
  5. Fishing: Fishing enthusiasts can cast their lines off of Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier or even book a deep-sea fishing charter.

Accommodations

There are several beach resorts and hotels situated along Fort Walton Beach's coastline, offering various options suitable for different budgets and preferences. Some popular areas to stay in include:

  1. Okaloosa Island: This barrier island is home to a range of accommodations and attractions, such as the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park and the Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier.
  2. Downtown Fort Walton Beach: Staying in downtown offers easy access to local restaurants, shops, and entertainment options. Additionally, it's just a short drive or walk from the beach.

Beach Amenities

Fort Walton Beach provides a range of amenities for visitors to enjoy during their stay. Some of these include:

  • Public restrooms and showers
  • Beach chair and umbrella rentals
  • Picnic areas with grills
  • Playgrounds for children
  • Lifeguard stations during peak season
  • Ample parking spaces

Overall, taking a holiday at Fort Walton Beach promises a relaxing escape with plenty of activities and amenities to cater to every visitor's needs. The stunning white-sand beach, warm waters, and various accommodation options make it an ideal destination for a memorable beach vacation.

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