07/20/2026
🚩 30A Beach Update – Red Flag Today | Marine Life Appears to Be Decreasing
Today's official beach flag has been upgraded from 🟡 Yellow + 🟣 Purple to 🔴 Red.
The good news is that the purple flag is no longer flying, suggesting that reports of dangerous marine life have decreased. Based on community reports over the past several hours, the stronger onshore winds may have helped move many jellyfish away from the main swimming areas. While a few isolated stings have still been reported, activity appears to be lower than it was yesterday.
The red flag, however, means the surf has become significantly more dangerous. Increasing winds, building waves, and stronger rip currents are expected as a tropical system approaches the northern Gulf Coast. Conditions are expected to continue deteriorating through the next 24–48 hours.
🔮 Our forecast
🔴 Today: Red Flag
🔴🔴 Tuesday: Double Red possible
🔴🔴 Wednesday: Double Red possible, depending on the storm's track and intensity.
Even if the purple flag is gone, please don't let your guard down. Red flag conditions alone can make entering the Gulf extremely dangerous.
We'll continue monitoring:
🌊 Beach conditions
🌩️ Tropical weather
🎐 Wind direction
🪼 Community jellyfish reports
Stay safe, and thank you to everyone who continues sharing real-time updates from the beaches. Your reports help thousands of visitors make informed decisions.
Prediction only – not an official beach flag announcement. Always follow local lifeguards and beach safety officials.