Opal 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, 27 lots within 1,310 ft
DirectionsGoogle Maps

5.3/ 10Fair

How we score beaches

Calm water: 6.2 of 10
Water: 87 Ftoday
Sunset: 6:59 pmover land
Parking: Free27 within 1,310 ft
Rip risk: Moderatetoday
Families: Very good

76of 100

Today, Thursday, Sep 10

Good beach day

Calm water · very warm water. Watch: 25% rain chance, wind, moderate rip current risk.

79 Fmostly clear

High: 84 F
Sea temperature: 87 F
Waves: 1.4 ftup to 1.5 ft
Wind: 5 mphup to 16 mph
Rain chance: 25%
UV index: 8high
Sun: 6:29 am to 6:59 pm

Surf zoneNWS Mobile forecast for Escambia Coastal, issued 3:02 pm CDT, Wed Sep 9

Rip current riskModeratetoday
Surf2 to 3 ft
Rip risk tonightModerate

Tidesnext high at 12:12 pm

High12:12 pm1.5 ft
Low9:36 pm0.7 ft

8:00 am76 Frain, 19% rain, 6 mph
11:00 am81 Fovercast, 15% rain, 10 mph
2:00 pm81 Fdrizzle, 15% rain, 5 mph
5:00 pm · best83 Fovercast, 13% rain, 11 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 Woodlawn Beach, Santa Rosa Sound (8729736), 2.3 mi 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 good27 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.

Component	Points	Fact
Facilities	2.5 of 3	Within walking distance: parking, bathrooms, restaurants.
Calm water	1.2 of 2	Mean daily maximum wave 2.5 ft.
Warm water	0.6 of 1	Mean sea temperature 75 F.
Sunset over water	0.0 of 1	The shore faces away from the sunset all year.
Free entry	0.0 of 1	An entry fee is mapped.

Ranks #3 of 18 for boardwalk in Florida, #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. 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.

Amenities

Parking27 nearby
Free parking6 nearby
Bathrooms3 nearby
ShowersNo
Restaurants and bars2 nearby
Beachfront hotels1 nearby
Hotels nearby1 nearby
Dogs allowedNo
Beachfront campingNo
Camping nearbyNo
Pier4 nearby
Boardwalk5 nearby
Free entryNo

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

Entry: $25 per vehicle (January to September; $15 per person on foot or bicycle)
Dogs: No dogs
Operator: Run by National Park Service
Address: J Earle Bowden Way, Escambia County, FL

From National Park Service, Gulf Islands National Seashore, checked Sep 6, 2026 and National Park Service, Gulf Islands National Seashore, 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 (169 degrees). The sun sets over land all year.

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

Planning a trip

Pick a date to see what Opal Beach is usually like then.

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

Water: 80 FWarm
High: 80 FWarm
Rainy day: 21%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 (5 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, 37.6 mi away. Source: NOAA HURDAT2 best tracks, counted at tropical storm strength or stronger. Season dates from the NOAA National Hurricane Center.

Opal Beach through the year

Measure
Warm water	Jan: 62 F, cool	Feb: 63 F, cool	Mar: 67 F, cool	Apr: 71 F, mild	May: 78 F, warm	Jun: 82 F, very warm	Jul: 85 F, very warm	Aug: 86 F, very warm	Sep: 85 F, very warm	Oct: 79 F, warm	Nov: 72 F, mild	Dec: 66 F, cool
Low rain	Jan: 11 rainy days	Feb: 9 rainy days	Mar: 12 rainy days	Apr: 7 rainy days	May: 12 rainy days	Jun: 17 rainy days	Jul: 19 rainy days	Aug: 16 rainy days	Sep: 12 rainy days	Oct: 5 rainy days	Nov: 9 rainy days	Dec: 9 rainy days
Calm water	Jan: waves 3.4 ft, often rough	Feb: waves 2.8 ft, moderate	Mar: waves 3.0 ft, moderate	Apr: waves 2.9 ft, moderate	May: waves 2.2 ft, moderate	Jun: waves 2.3 ft, moderate	Jul: waves 1.7 ft, moderate	Aug: waves 1.8 ft, moderate	Sep: waves 1.9 ft, moderate	Oct: waves 2.4 ft, moderate	Nov: waves 2.6 ft, moderate	Dec: waves 2.8 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 Octobervery warm water · calm water · hot days
Warmest waterJuly to September86 F average
DriestOctober5 rainy days a month

All monthly averages, 2023-2025

Month	Sea temp	Air max	Rain days	Wave height
Jan	62 F (17 C)	61 F (16 C)	11	3.4 ft
Feb	63 F (17 C)	66 F (19 C)	9	2.8 ft
Mar	67 F (19 C)	70 F (21 C)	12	3.0 ft
Apr	71 F (22 C)	75 F (24 C)	7	2.9 ft
May	78 F (25 C)	81 F (27 C)	12	2.2 ft
Jun	82 F (28 C)	86 F (30 C)	17	2.3 ft
Jul	85 F (30 C)	88 F (31 C)	19	1.7 ft
Aug	86 F (30 C)	90 F (32 C)	16	1.8 ft
Sep	85 F (29 C)	85 F (30 C)	12	1.9 ft
Oct	79 F (26 C)	79 F (26 C)	5	2.4 ft
Nov	72 F (22 C)	71 F (22 C)	9	2.6 ft
Dec	66 F (19 C)	64 F (18 C)	9	2.8 ft

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

Stay near Opal Beach

SpringHill Suites Navarre Beach220 ft from the beach, on the beachMap

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Nearest essentials

Parkingat the beach
Bathroomat the beach
Foodat the beach
Hotel220 ft

Straight-line from the beach centre, walking at 80 m a minute, from OpenStreetMap. See them on the map.

Opal Beach

Beach Score5.3 / 10 · Fair
Today76 · Good beach day
Rip current riskModerate today

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Explore Opal Beach

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

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All places near Opal Beach as a list (49)

Beach access Main access and 7 more · Nearest parking at the beach · 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 30.3647, -86.9625. 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 Opal Beach

Is there parking at Opal Beach?

Yes. 27 mapped parking areas within 1,310 ft. Source: OpenStreetMap.

Are dogs allowed at Opal Beach?

No, dogs are tagged as not allowed in OpenStreetMap.

How warm is the water at Opal Beach?

Sea surface temperature averages 85 F (30 C) in July and 62 F (17 C) in January. Source: Open-Meteo marine model, monthly means.

Is the water calm at Opal 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 Opal Beach?

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

When is hurricane season at Opal 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

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 Woodlawn Beach, Santa Rosa Sound (8729736), public domain
Rip current risk, surf, and alerts from the National Weather Service MOB office for Escambia Coastal (FLZ202), 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.

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