87°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
38%
46
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
Great day for sunbathing.
Thunderstorms · 84°F water · 87°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 87°F air — ideal beach weather
- 38% rain — pop-up showers possible
Water
- 84°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
46 /100
ok
38 Swim
70 Sunbathe
36 Walk
48 Fish
33 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
87°F
Cloudy
Wind
5 to 10 mph
SW
Rain
38%
Today
Tomorrow
88°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
84°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
7:07 PM
-0.1 ft · in 4.4h
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
6:49 AM
Sunset
8:55 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 7:31 AM | High | 1.4 ft |
| 7:07 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
88°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
23%
46
89°
Sunny
4%
76
89°
Sunny
3%
76
91°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
23%
39
90°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
45%
26
90°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
24%
38
What to Bring Today
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 84°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 38% 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.
Major
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Minor
3:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Major
9:20 AM - 11:20 AM
Minor
5:10 PM - 6:10 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