Santa Rosa Beach sits on the Gulf of Mexico. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 8729210, and rip current risk, plus red tide and sargassum seaweed status. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.
View Live ConditionsPark at Santa Rosa Beach in lots like Ed Walline Regional Beach Access, Gulfview Heights Beach Access, Blue Mountain Beach Regional Access. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from Free and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Santa Rosa Beach, don't miss the Chargrilled Oysters at Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Santa Rosa Beach from Western Lake / Destin Harbor, including the Coastal Dune Lake Paddle — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoSanta Rosa Beach hosts Gulf Place Artwalk and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.
Check EventsAt Santa Rosa Beach, the sun sets at 7:29 PM today — about 13h 17m of daylight. Sunrise was 6:12 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Santa Rosa Beach update at the top of the conditions page.