Okaloosa County · Emerald Coast · Gulf Coast

Where to swim instead of Henderson Beach (Destin)

If Henderson Beach (Destin) gives you pause, this page helps you compare nearby backups with current status, historical risk, and distance together.

GOOD Latest sample: May 11, 2026 10 CFU/100mL 8% poor-sample history
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GOOD on the latest sample at 10 CFU/100mL.

Long-term context

1 poor samples and 3 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.

Best Nearby Backup Beaches

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These nearby beaches are sorted by current status, historical risk, and distance so you can pivot quickly when Henderson Beach (Destin) is not the right call.

Destin Beach

Okaloosa County · Gulf Coast · 3 mi away

GOOD
Tested May 11, 2026 10 CFU/100mL

Current GOOD · risk 0%

Casino Beach

Escambia County · Gulf Coast · 41 mi away

GOOD
Tested May 11, 2026 10 CFU/100mL

Current GOOD · risk 0%

Panama City Beach

Bay County · Gulf Coast · 41 mi away

GOOD
Tested May 11, 2026 10 CFU/100mL

Current GOOD · risk 0%

Okaloosa Island Beach

Okaloosa County · Gulf Coast · 8 mi away

GOOD
Tested May 11, 2026 10 CFU/100mL

Current GOOD · risk 8%

Fort Walton Beach

Okaloosa County · Gulf Coast · 10 mi away

GOOD
Tested May 11, 2026 10 CFU/100mL

Current GOOD · risk 8%

Navarre Beach

Santa Rosa County · Gulf Coast · 25 mi away

GOOD
Tested May 11, 2026 10 CFU/100mL

Current GOOD · risk 8%

Navarre Beach Pier

Santa Rosa County · Gulf Coast · 25 mi away

GOOD
Tested May 11, 2026 10 CFU/100mL

Current GOOD · risk 8%

Pensacola Beach

Escambia County · Gulf Coast · 41 mi away

GOOD
Tested May 11, 2026 10 CFU/100mL

Current GOOD · risk 8%

Recent Warning-Sign Samples

Full history →

January 29, 2026

103 CFU/100mL · POOR

POOR

January 14, 2026

70 CFU/100mL · MODERATE

MODERATE

December 30, 2025

70 CFU/100mL · MODERATE

MODERATE

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Okaloosa County Emerald Coast Beaches near Destin

How To Use This Page

If Henderson Beach (Destin) gives you pause, this page helps you compare nearby backups with current status, historical risk, and distance together.

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 Henderson Beach (Destin) beach page.

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