93°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
18%
43
Harrison County, MS · Gulf of Mexico
Gulfport Beach
Beach Blvd (US-90), Gulfport, MS 39501
The wider, less developed half of the Mississippi Gulf Coast public beach — Jones Park downtown, the Mississippi Aquarium near the harbor, and the ferry to Ship Island (one of Mississippi's undeveloped barrier islands). Less casino-density than Biloxi.
Today's Conditions
Mixed conditions today.
Thunderstorms
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Low around 80, with temperatures rising to around 82 overnight. Heat index values as high as 106. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Weather
- 93°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
42 /100
ok
52 Sunbathe
29 Walk
34 Fish
30 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
93°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind
10 mph
NW
Rain
18%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
11 Extreme
High 10 AM–03 PM · burn in ~18m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
93°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
—
Next Low Tide
9:26 PM
0.6 ft · in 19m
Water Quality
Above threshold
813 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 7mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
7:06 AM
Sunset
8:58 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:45 PM | High | 1.3 ft |
| 9:26 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:13 AM | High | 1.0 ft |
| 9:06 AM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 1:02 PM | High | 1.0 ft |
| 8:38 PM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:42 AM | High | 1.2 ft |
| 5:00 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:42 AM | High | 1.5 ft |
| 5:11 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:13 AM | High | 1.7 ft |
| 5:37 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:53 AM | High | 1.8 ft |
| 6:06 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:40 AM | High | 1.9 ft |
| 6:35 PM | Low | 0.0 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8741533, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
93°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
33%
33
92°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
53%
23
92°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
55%
21
94°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
20%
36
93°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
15%
41
91°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
25%
42
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- critical Extra water / electrolytes 93°F - heat risk
- recommended Cooling towel or hat sustained heat
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
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
Beach Info
Parking
Free public lots along US-90.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on the public sand beach.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
Beach Blvd (US-90), Gulfport, MS 39501
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Gulfport Beach today?
Gulfport 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 Gulfport Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on the public sand beach.
Is there an entry fee at Gulfport Beach?
Entry to Gulfport Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Gulfport Beach?
No lifeguards are stationed at Gulfport Beach. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Gulfport Beach?
Amenities at Gulfport Beach include restrooms, aquarium nearby, ferry to Ship Island, restaurants.
When is the water warmest at Gulfport 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 Gulfport Beach located?
Gulfport Beach is in Harrison County, MS, at Beach Blvd (US-90), Gulfport, MS 39501.
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