The locals know to check the tide report before planning their day at Crab Island. The best times to be on Crab Island are when the tide is rising (before, during, and a few hours after high tide). This is when water is flowing from the Gulf of Mexico into Choctaw Bay, which (most days) makes the water crystal clear!

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Destin Pass tide predictions

Destin Pass Tide Predictions

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