Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary
Navarre Beach Marine Park is a county beach park on Santa Rosa Island at 8704 Gulf Boulevard, Navarre, FL 32566. It has snorkeling and scuba reefs, which are artificial reefs run by the Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary, on the Gulf and Santa Rosa Sound sides of the park. The source does not say which access points have the reefs or report water visibility, so check conditions before you go.
Should you go to Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary today?
Better pick another day
- NWS Small Craft Advisory in effect.
- NWS Gale Watch in effect.
- Wind up to 20 mph on the water.
- Dry daytime forecast.
- Up to 70°F.
- Mon 19Wind up to 20 mph on the water
- Tue 20Breezy, up to 15 mph
- Wed 21Light wind, up to 10 mph
- Thu 22Light wind, up to 10 mph
- Fri 23Light wind, up to 10 mph
Weather at Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary, today
| Time | Sky | Temp | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 am | Sunny | 57°F | NE 20 mph | 0% |
| 9 am | Sunny | 60°F | NE 20 mph | 0% |
| 11 am | Sunny | 64°F | NE 20 mph | 0% |
| 1 pm | Sunny | 67°F | NE 20 mph | 0% |
| 3 pm | Sunny | 69°F | NE 20 mph | 0% |
| 5 pm | Sunny | 68°F | NE 20 mph | 0% |
Tides
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High | Sun 4:07 am | 1.7 ft |
| Low | Sun 4:18 pm | 0.3 ft |
| High | Mon 5:03 am | 1.6 ft |
| Low | Mon 4:46 pm | 0.4 ft |
Daylight
| Sunrise | 6:51 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 6:13 pm |
| Question visitors ask | Where are the Navarre Beach snorkeling reefs and how is visibility? |
|---|---|
| County | Santa Rosa County |
| Official site | navarrebeachmarinesanctuary.com |
Where are the snorkeling reefs at Navarre Beach Marine Park?
Navarre Beach Marine Park has five beach access points: three main points on the Gulf side and two smaller points on the Santa Rosa Sound side. Two of these five access points have diving reefs for snorkeling and scuba diving. The source does not name which two.
The Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary, which has been based in Navarre Beach Marine Park since 2010, has several artificial diving reefs on both the Gulf and sound sides of the park.
What facilities does Navarre Beach Marine Park have?
All five beach access points at Navarre Beach Marine Park have public restrooms. The park also has a dozen pavilions with picnic tables and coal-fueled stoves, and a roughly one-mile path for walking, running and bicycling.
Who keeps watch over the water at Navarre Beach Marine Park?
Deputies of the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office patrol Navarre Beach Marine Park. The waters are lifeguarded by the Navarre Beach Lifeguards, a division of Navarre Beach Fire Rescue.
Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary: questions visitors ask
Where are the Navarre Beach snorkeling reefs?
Two of the five beach access points at Navarre Beach Marine Park have diving reefs for snorkeling and scuba diving. The Navarre Beach Marine Sanctuary has artificial reefs on both the Gulf and Santa Rosa Sound sides of the park. The source does not say which access points have the reefs.
How is the visibility for snorkeling at Navarre Beach Marine Park?
The source does not report water visibility or daily sea conditions for Navarre Beach Marine Park. Check current conditions before you go.
What is the address of Navarre Beach Marine Park?
The address of Navarre Beach Marine Park is 8704 Gulf Boulevard, Navarre, FL 32566. The park is on Santa Rosa Island between Eglin Air Force Base property and the residential and commercial area of Navarre Beach.
Who runs Navarre Beach Marine Park?
Navarre Beach Marine Park is run by the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners, which voted to take over the park in 2009. The Wikipedia source lists the Santa Rosa County Department of Parks and Recreation as the governing body. The sanctuary's management is not confirmed by the sources used for this guide.
Are there restrooms at Navarre Beach Marine Park?
All five beach access points at Navarre Beach Marine Park have public restrooms.
Is there an admission fee or set hours for Navarre Beach Marine Park?
The sources used for this guide do not state admission prices or opening hours. Check before you go.
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