Is today a snorkel day at Inlet Beach?

The reef sits about 250 to 300 feet offshore, per the county's Inlet Beach page, and the honest decision runs in one order: the South Walton Fire District's flag first, your crew second, gear last. This tool walks that order and refuses to overrule the flag. It predicts nothing, transmits nothing, and grades honestly.

Step 1: what flag is flying right now?

Green: lower hazardYellow: medium hazardRed: high hazardDouble red: water closedI have not checked yet

Purple is also flying (dangerous marine life)

The flag is the South Walton Fire District's call, flown on the beach and updated through the day. Have not seen it? Pick the last option and the tool will say so.

Step 2: who is making the swim?

Confident open-water swimmers, every oneMixed: some strong, some notBeginners or young kids would make the swim

Step 3: check what you actually have (pick any)

A mask that seals on every faceA snorkel each swimmer has actually breathed throughFins that fitA buddy for every swimmer, no solo plans

Stay Inlet Beach

One town, covered honestly: Inlet Beach, the east end of Scenic Highway 30A, where the area's largest beach access meets Lake Powell and the breakfast bench. If another town fits your trip better, we will say so and point you down the road.

The town

Renting here
The beach access
Eat and drink
Local guide
Snorkel-day checker

About

Who we are
Contact
Privacy
Terms

Stay Inlet Beach is part of an independent network of 30A sites. No properties are listed yet; the direct list exists so you hear when east-end owner homes join. Nothing here is paid placement. Content reviewed August 14, 2026.