82°
Partly Sunny
4%
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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
Ideal for a beach walk.
NWS alert active · 80°F water · 82°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Weather
- 82°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 80°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued june 3 at 11:26am cdt until june 5 at 7:00pm cdt by nws mobile al
70 /100
great
56 Swim
84 Sunbathe
87 Walk
61 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking 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.
Small Craft Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued June 3 at 11:26AM CDT until June 5 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of Alabama and northwest Florida. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
82°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
15 mph
E
Rain
4%
This Afternoon
Tomorrow
82°F
Partly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
80°F
Swimming weather
Barometer
30.09 inHg
1019 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
41 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 6mo 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
6:48 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
82°
Partly Sunny
0%
76
83°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
28%
38
83°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
62%
34
84°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
37%
46
85°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
22%
46
86°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
28%
46
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen clear day + warm temps
- 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 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
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Orange Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Orange Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
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