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Photo: Fort Pickens Area - Gulf Islands National Seashore (27809207236) by Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States (CC BY-SA 2.0) License

Park West

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 (5.7 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.

Get an email when it’s warm enough

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

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Editor's Notes
Park West sits at the western tip of Pensacola Beach, right where it meets the protected dunes of Gulf Islands National Seashore — a quieter, less-developed stretch of sugar-white sand and emerald Gulf water.

Weather at Park West

57°F, Partly Cloudy · H 76° / L 53° · 2% chance of rain
H: 76° L: 53°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
57°
|
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 Park West?
Park West is a beach in Pensacola Beach, Florida.
What is the water temperature at Park West?
As of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Park West in Pensacola Beach, Florida is 70°F (21°C), measured by NOAA buoy PCLF1, 5.7 miles away.
Can you swim at Park West?
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 Park West rated?
Park West in Pensacola Beach, Florida has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 1292 reviews.

Location & Contact

1340 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
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