Okaloosa County · Emerald Coast · Gulf Coast

Destin Beach recent bacteria spikes

This page is for people who want to know whether Destin Beach has shown recent warning signs, not just what the most recent badge says.

GOOD Latest sample: May 11, 2026 10 CFU/100mL 0% poor-sample history

Current picture

GOOD on the latest sample at 10 CFU/100mL.

Long-term context

0 poor samples and 1 non-good samples in the displayed history.

Rain still matters

Stormwater can make this page stale faster than the normal testing schedule, especially after heavy rain.

Non-good samples

1

moderate or poor samples in the displayed history.

Latest non-good sample

November 30, 2025

This helps you see whether the trouble signs are old or relatively recent.

Poor samples

0

poor samples in the displayed history at this beach.

Water Quality History — Last 12 Months

35.4
70.5
24
Oct
22
Oct
23
Oct
23
Nov
68
Nov
24
Dec
22
Dec
25
Jan
20
Jan
24
Feb
24
Feb
23
Mar

Values in CFU/100mL. Green = Good (≤35.4), Yellow = Moderate (35.5–70.4), Red = Poor (≥70.5)

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These nearby beaches are sorted toward steadier after-rain options so you can compare Destin Beach against places with fewer warning signs.

Recent Warning-Sign Samples

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November 30, 2025

68 CFU/100mL · MODERATE

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How To Use This Page

This page is for people who want to know whether Destin Beach has shown recent warning signs, not just what the most recent badge says.

Use this view as a decision aid, not a guarantee. The latest sample, visible runoff, and recent weather still matter more than any single list or chart.

If you want the main same-day answer instead, go back to the Destin Beach beach page.

Data from FL DOH Healthy Beaches Program. This is an independent project — check with Florida DOH for official conditions.