93°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
33%
30
Baldwin County, AL · Gulf of Mexico
Orange Beach
27500 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
The east-side AL gulf beach community, less commercial than Gulf Shores — wider beach, condo-and-rental territory, the Wharf shopping/entertainment complex inland. Perdido Pass at the east end is the Gulf inlet to Bay La Launch and the heart of the AL deep-sea charter fleet.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · 86°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 107. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. Heat index values as high as 105. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Weather
- 93°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade
- 33% rain — pop-up showers possible
Water
- 86°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
31 /100
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27 Swim
46 Sunbathe
19 Walk
32 Fish
28 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
93°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
5 mph
W
Rain
33%
This Afternoon
Tomorrow
91°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Water
Water Temp
86°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
11:13 PM
0.5 ft · in 2.1h
Wave Height
1.0 ft
5s · SE swell
Barometer
30.00 inHg
1016 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
41 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 7mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (GMZ633)
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
7:00 AM
Sunset
8:52 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:18 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 1:36 PM | High | 0.9 ft |
| 11:13 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 9:48 AM | High | 0.7 ft |
| 8:02 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:52 AM | High | 0.9 ft |
| 4:12 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:55 AM | High | 1.1 ft |
| 4:42 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:23 AM | High | 1.3 ft |
| 5:22 PM | Low | 0.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:02 AM | High | 1.4 ft |
| 6:05 PM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:48 AM | High | 1.5 ft |
| 6:51 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8735180, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
91°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
62%
16
91°
Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
56%
19
90°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
52%
20
91°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
35%
27
92°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
20%
35
90°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
26%
38
What to Bring Today
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 86°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 33% rain chance
- 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
4:20 AM - 6:20 AM
Minor
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Major
4:40 PM - 6:40 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Paid lots at state-park-managed Cotton Bayou and Romar Beach accesses; Alabama Point East paid lot.
Dogs
Pets prohibited on the Gulf beaches of Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, and Perdido Key year-round (service animals exempt).
Entry Fee
Free
Address
27500 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Orange Beach today?
Orange 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. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is Orange Beach dog-friendly?
Pets prohibited on the Gulf beaches of Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, and Perdido Key year-round (service animals exempt).
Is there an entry fee at Orange Beach?
Entry to Orange Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Orange Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Orange Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Orange Beach?
Amenities at Orange Beach include lifeguards at staffed accesses, restrooms, showers, fishing charters, restaurants nearby.
When is the water warmest at Orange 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 Orange Beach located?
Orange Beach is in Baldwin County, AL, at 27500 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS