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Park West Reef
Pensacola, FL (Sound)
Updated 57m ago
Estimates only. Not safety advice. Verify locally before entering the water. Terms & Conditions
Park West Reef is looking fair today for a sound-side snorkel, offering a decent option for those looking to get wet in protected waters. The estimated visibility today is roughly 10-15 ft, which is typical for this spot, especially with a falling tide still 3.6 hours from slack. While the onshore 7.2 mph SSW wind might add a slight chop, the minimal swell should keep conditions manageable for beginners.
Wind
SSW 7 mph
Onshore
Wave Height
Protected inlet
Est. 1–2 ft offshore
Swell
| Component | Height | Period | Dir |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 0.8 ft | 6s | S 173° |
| Secondary | 0.4 ft | 5s | SE 142° |
Visibility
~10-15 ft
Rainfall
Moderate impact on visibility
0.00" in last 24h1.91" in last 72h
Temperature
74°F
Water
72°F
Air
16%
Cloud cover
Tide falling(CDT)
high 1.8ft @ 9:49 AM
low -0.1ft @ 9:08 PM
Forecast
Today
Morning
Viz: 10-15 ft
Wind: 6 mph Cross-Shore
Waves: < 1 ft
Afternoon
Viz: 10-15 ft
Wind: 7 mph Onshore
Waves: < 1 ft
Tomorrow
Morning
Viz: 10-15 ft
Wind: 9 mph Onshore
Waves: < 1 ft
Afternoon
Viz: 10-15 ft
Wind: 10 mph Onshore
Waves: < 1 ft
Wed, May 6
Morning
Viz: 5-10 ft
Wind: 12 mph Onshore
Waves: < 1 ft
Afternoon
Viz: 5-10 ft
Wind: 11 mph Onshore
Waves: < 1 ft
Thu, May 7
Morning
Viz: 5-10 ft
Wind: 13 mph Cross-Onshore
Waves: < 1 ft
Afternoon
Viz: 5-10 ft
Wind: 10 mph Cross-Onshore
Waves: < 1 ft
Fri, May 8
Morning
Viz: 0-5 ft
Wind: 14 mph Offshore
Waves: < 1 ft
Afternoon
Viz: 0-5 ft
Wind: 10 mph Cross-Offshore
Waves: < 1 ft
Sat, May 9
Morning
Viz: 5-10 ft
Wind: 8 mph Cross-Offshore
Waves: < 1 ft
Afternoon
Viz: 5-10 ft
Wind: 6 mph Onshore
Waves: < 1 ft
Sun, May 10
Morning
Viz: 5-10 ft
Wind: 5 mph Offshore
Waves: < 1 ft
Afternoon
Viz: 5-10 ft
Wind: 6 mph Onshore
Waves: < 1 ft
Site Notes
Marked by surface buoys. Sound visibility is naturally lower than Gulf-side reefs. Best on slack tide and clear days.