86°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
36%
46
Baldwin County, AL · Gulf of Mexico
Gulf Shores Public Beach
101 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Alabama's flagship public beach — wide sugar-white quartz sand at the south end of AL-59. The Hangout (the local landmark restaurant/concert venue) is on the beach. Family Gulf coast in classic form; the boardwalk is short but the beach goes for miles east and west.
Today's Conditions
Decent day for sunbathing.
Thunderstorms · 84°F water · 86°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 86°F air — ideal beach weather
- 36% rain — pop-up showers possible
Water
- 84°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
42 /100
ok
32 Swim
67 Sunbathe
36 Walk
42 Fish
33 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
86°F
Cloudy
Wind
5 to 10 mph
W
Rain
36%
Today
UV Peak
11 Extreme
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~18m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
87°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
84°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
7:07 PM
-0.1 ft · in 4.4h
Barometer
30.09 inHg
1019 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 6mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (GMZ650)
The MOB office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.
- ALZ265 Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal — Dauphin Island, Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores, n/a
- FLZ202 Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal — Pensacola Beach, Gulf Breeze, Navarre Beach, n/a
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:50 AM
Sunset
8:56 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 7:31 AM | High | 1.4 ft |
| 7:07 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
87°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
22%
46
89°
Sunny
2%
76
88°
Sunny
2%
85
90°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
19%
45
90°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
42%
26
89°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
25%
38
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 84°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 36% rain chance
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Major
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Minor
3:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Major
9:20 AM - 11:20 AM
Minor
5:10 PM - 6:10 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Paid public lot at Gulf Place; free lots at Gulf State Park further east. Metered street parking on Beach Blvd.
Dogs
Pets prohibited on Gulf Shores sand beaches year-round (not seasonal). Off-leash dog beach at Lake Shelby in Gulf State Park year-round.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
101 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Gulf Shores Public Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Gulf Shores Public Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Gulf Shores Public Beach dog-friendly?
Pets prohibited on Gulf Shores sand beaches year-round (not seasonal). Off-leash dog beach at Lake Shelby in Gulf State Park year-round.
Is there an entry fee at Gulf Shores Public Beach?
Entry to Gulf Shores Public Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Gulf Shores Public Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Gulf Shores Public Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Gulf Shores Public Beach?
Amenities at Gulf Shores Public Beach include lifeguards, restaurants, restrooms, showers, shops, pavilion.
When is the water warmest at Gulf Shores Public 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 Gulf Shores Public Beach located?
Gulf Shores Public Beach is in Baldwin County, AL, at 101 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542.
Nearby Beaches
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