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Pensacola Beach Crosswalk

Beach · Pensacola Beach, Florida

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temp 70°F (21°C)

Live data from NOAA buoy PCLF1 (6 mi away), as of Oct 20, 7:18 AM UTC.

  • A Rip Current Statement is in effect for Mobile Coastal; Baldwin Coastal; Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Coastal; Okaloosa Coastal. — NWS Mobile AL
Why, sources & official advisories
  • Water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — NOAA buoy PCLF1, as of Oct 20, 7:18 AM UTC

No official beach-advisory feed for Florida yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

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It’s 70°F at Pensacola Beach Crosswalk now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.

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Editor's Notes
A public crossing onto Pensacola Beach, the Gulf shore of Santa Rosa Island, where the sand is almost pure quartz washed down from the Appalachians — which is why it reads sugar-white rather than tan.

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Weather at Pensacola Beach Crosswalk

57°F, Partly Cloudy · H 76° / L 53° · 2% chance of rain
H: 76° L: 53°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
57°
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Feels like 52°
Precipitation
2%
Humidity
64%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0
12 AM
Clear
60°
3 AM
Partly Cloudy
57°
6 AM
Clear
54°
9 AM
Sunny
60°
12 PM
Sunny
72°
3 PM
Sunny
76°
6 PM
Sunny
68°
9 PM
Clear
62°

Frequently asked questions

Where is Pensacola Beach Crosswalk?
Pensacola Beach Crosswalk is a beach in Pensacola Beach, Florida.
What is the water temperature at Pensacola Beach Crosswalk?
As of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Pensacola Beach Crosswalk in Pensacola Beach, Florida is 70°F (21°C), measured by NOAA buoy PCLF1, 6 miles away.
Can you swim at Pensacola Beach Crosswalk?
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: water temperature is 70°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked October 20, 2026.
How is Pensacola Beach Crosswalk rated?
Pensacola Beach Crosswalk in Pensacola Beach, Florida has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 700 reviews.
What amenities does Pensacola Beach Crosswalk have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Pensacola Beach Crosswalk include camping-nearby.

Location & Contact

Fort Pickens Rd, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561

Pensacola Beach, Florida 32561

🏖️ Best times & visiting tips
  • ›Arrive early for best parking and beach spot selection
  • ›Check for lifeguard schedules and swim only in designated areas
  • ›Bring reef-safe sunscreen to protect marine life
  • ›Watch for beach flags indicating water conditions

Features & amenities

Amenities

⛺ Camping nearby
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