87°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
28%
52
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 · 87°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 87, with temperatures falling to around 85 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear. Low around 80, with temperatures rising to around 82 overnight. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 87°F air — ideal beach weather
- 28% rain — pop-up showers possible
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
54 /100
ok
69 Sunbathe
36 Walk
45 Fish
33 Photo
Best for sunbathing 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.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
87°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind
5 to 10 mph
SW
Rain
28%
Today
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 10 AM–01 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 03 PM
Tomorrow
87°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
—
Next Low Tide
7:00 PM
-0.0 ft · in 4.3h
Water Quality
Above threshold
813 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 6mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:55 AM
Sunset
9:01 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:21 AM | High | 1.7 ft |
| 7:00 PM | Low | -0.0 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
87°
Sunny
2%
84
87°
Sunny
1%
84
88°
Sunny
1%
84
90°
Sunny
4%
75
90°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
40%
29
89°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
28%
43
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
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
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Minor
5:10 PM - 6:10 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.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS