Baldwin County, AL · Gulf of Mexico

Gulf Shores Public Beach

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

Great day for photography.

NWS alert active · 80°F water · 83°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Weather

83°F air — ideal beach weather
Cloud cover — overcast reduces uv exposure but the vibe too

Water

80°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

Safety

NWS alert active — high surf advisory issued june 3 at 11:26am cdt until june 6 at 4:00am cdt by nws mobile al

62 /100

good

47 Swim

72 Sunbathe

81 Walk

58 Fish

84 Photo

Best for photography today

Water level 0.6 ft above predicted

Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.

NOAA station 8735180 · Observed 1.70 ft · Predicted 1.06 ft

Rip Currents Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued June 3 at 11:26AM CDT until June 7 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

NWS · In effect through Jun 7, 12:00 PM

Full NWS statement

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday morning. For the High Surf Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 4 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

High Surf High Surf Advisory

High Surf Advisory issued June 3 at 11:26AM CDT until June 6 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

NWS · In effect through Jun 6, 9:00 AM

Full NWS statement

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

83°F

Mostly Cloudy

Wind

15 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

UV Peak

8 Very High

High 12 PM–03 PM · burn in ~25m

Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM

Tomorrow

82°F

Partly Sunny

Water

Water Temp

80°F

Swimming weather

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

NWS SRF · MOB · Issued Jun 3, 8:02 PM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:49 AM

Sunset

8:48 PM

Moon · 87%

Waning Gibbous

Neap tides — smaller range

Today's Tides

7-day chart →

Time	Type	Height
12:13 PM	High	1.5 ft

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jun 3

83°

Mostly Cloudy

Thu Jun 4

82°

Partly Sunny

Fri Jun 5

83°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

31%

Sat Jun 6

83°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

62%

Sun Jun 7

86°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

36%

Mon Jun 8

87°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

18%

Tue Jun 9

87°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

23%

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 15 mph wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 80°F

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.

Minor

10:40 PM - 11:40 PM

Major

3:10 AM - 5:10 AM

Minor

8:50 AM - 9:50 AM

Major

3:40 PM - 5:40 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

lifeguardsrestaurantsrestroomsshowersshopspavilion

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.