September 30, 2026

Polar Bear Plunge: January 1, 2027 on Pensacola Beach (Santa Rosa Sound)

When: January 1, 2027 at 2:00 PM.
Where: Pensacola Beach (dip in Santa Rosa Sound).
Local angle: Minutes from Gulf Breeze via the Pensacola Beach Bridge.

Visit Pensacola Beach lists the annual Polar Bear Plunge for New Year’s Day—brave the Sound at 2 p.m. to start 2027. Use the official calendar for the latest staging information.

Source: Visit Pensacola Beach – What’s Happening Calendar