Biloxi Beach

Beach Blvd (US-90), Biloxi, MS 39530

A 26-mile man-made sand beach along the Mississippi Gulf Coast from Pass Christian to Biloxi — restored after Hurricane Katrina to its current width. Casinos line the inland side of US-90, the beach the Gulf side. Calmer water than the Florida or Alabama panhandles (Mississippi Sound, partly sheltered by the barrier islands).

Mixed conditions today.

Thunderstorms · NWS alert active · 97°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny. High near 97, with temperatures falling to around 95 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 107. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Heat index values as high as 106. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Weather

  • 97°F air — heat risk — serious hydration required

Safety

  • Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
  • UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
  • NWS alert active — heat advisory issued july 18 at 10:11am cdt until july 19 at 6:00pm cdt by nws new orleans la
36 /100
ok
43 Sunbathe
26 Walk
0 Fish
27 Photo

Best for sunbathing today

Weather alert in effect

Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 10:11AM CDT until July 19 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 10:11AM CDT until July 18 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Air Temp
97°F
Clear
Wind
5 to 10 mph
NW
Rain
16%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
11 Extreme
High 10 AM–03 PM · burn in ~18m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
97°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water Temp
Next Low Tide
9:26 PM
0.6 ft · in 19m
Water Quality
Clean
41 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 7mo ago
Sunrise
7:05 AM
Sunset
8:57 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
Time Type Height
12:45 PM High 1.3 ft
9:26 PM Low 0.6 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8741533, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

Today Jul 18
97°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

16%
37
Sun Jul 19
97°

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

40%
21
Mon Jul 20
95°

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

56%
17
Tue Jul 21
95°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

56%
16
Wed Jul 22
95°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

25%
32
Thu Jul 23
95°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

15%
41
Fri Jul 24
93°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

26%
38
  • critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
  • critical Extra water / electrolytes 97°F - heat risk

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.

Minor
11:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Major
4:30 AM - 6:30 AM
Minor
11:10 AM - 12:10 PM
Major
4:50 PM - 6:50 PM

Parking

Free public lots along US-90.

Dogs

Pets prohibited on the public sand beach and the seawall walkway south of the seawall (Harrison County ordinance covers all beach areas south of the seawall).

Entry Fee

Free

Address

Beach Blvd (US-90), Biloxi, MS 39530

restrooms at major accessesrestaurantscasinos nearby
Is it safe to swim at Biloxi Beach today?

Biloxi Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

Is Biloxi Beach dog-friendly?

Pets prohibited on the public sand beach and the seawall walkway south of the seawall (Harrison County ordinance covers all beach areas south of the seawall).

Is there an entry fee at Biloxi Beach?

Entry to Biloxi Beach is free.

Are there lifeguards at Biloxi Beach?

No lifeguards are stationed at Biloxi Beach. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.

What amenities are at Biloxi Beach?

Amenities at Biloxi Beach include restrooms at major accesses, restaurants, casinos nearby.

When is the water warmest at Biloxi Beach?

The Gulf of Mexico is bathwater-warm by mid-summer — 84-88°F is typical from July through September on the FL Gulf, TX coast, and AL/MS coast. Swimming comfortable from April through October on most of the Gulf.

Where is Biloxi Beach located?

Biloxi Beach is in Harrison County, MS, at Beach Blvd (US-90), Biloxi, MS 39530.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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