79°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
35%
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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
Decent day for sunbathing.
Thunderstorms · NWS alert active · 79°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. East wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy. Low around 75, with temperatures rising to around 77 overnight. East wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Weather
- 79°F air — ideal beach weather
- 35% rain — pop-up showers possible
- 20 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued june 3 at 11:21am cdt until june 5 at 7:00pm cdt by nws new orleans la
44 /100
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56 Sunbathe
30 Walk
4 Fish
29 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Water level 1.0 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.
Small Craft Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued June 3 at 11:21AM CDT until June 5 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...East winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. * WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
79°F
Cloudy
Wind
20 mph
E
Rain
35%
This Afternoon
Tomorrow
80°F
Partly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
—
Next Low Tide
10:56 PM
-0.1 ft · in 1.5h
Water Quality
Above threshold
813 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 5mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:54 AM
Sunset
8:54 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 11:51 AM | High | 1.9 ft |
| 10:56 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
80°
Partly Sunny
6%
64
81°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
54%
17
82°
Showers And Thunderstorms
78%
18
84°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
64%
38
84°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
24%
52
86°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
35%
52
What to Bring Today
- recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 20 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 35% 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.
Minor
10:50 PM - 11:50 PM
Major
3:20 AM - 5:20 AM
Minor
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Major
3:40 PM - 5:40 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
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Gulfport Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Gulfport Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
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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