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Opal Beach
4.8★ · 377 Google ratings · Pensacola Beach, Florida
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At a glance
Parking
250 yd away · paid
Walk
225 yd · 3 min
Cost
Paid parking
Water
87°F
Tide
2 ft range today
Map of Opal Beach
Guide
Good to know
Come for solitude and white sand
This beach consistently has fewer crowds than nearby Navarre or Pensacola Beach, with pristine sugar-white sand and clear turquoise water.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2018–2026
Avoid mid-July for water clarity
One visitor reported excessive seaweed and poor water conditions during mid-July, while spring and early summer visits yielded crystal-clear water.
Expect a $25 day-use fee
The beach charges $25 for weekly access unless you have a National Park annual pass or military ID.
Verify restroom status in off-season
Some restroom facilities close seasonally for cost-cutting, so ask which bathrooms are open upon arrival.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
77°F · overcast
Water
87°F
Waves
0.9 ft · 4 s apart
Wind
8 mph from the WNW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 05:22 | High tide | ↑ |
| 17:26 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 6:35 AM.
Practical
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📍 Pensacola Beach, FL 32561
🅿 Parking 250 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 225 yd away, about 3 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Opal Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 250 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Opal Beach?
225 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 3 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Opal Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
