7-Day Tide Forecast
Orange Beach Tide Chart
High and low tide predictions for the next 7 days. Data from NOAA station 8735180. Times shown are local (ET). Heights in feet above MLLW.
Current water temperature: 81°F
Wednesday, Jun 3
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:13 PM | High | 1.5 ft |
Thursday, Jun 4
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:17 AM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 12:52 PM | High | 1.5 ft |
Friday, Jun 5
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:48 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 1:26 PM | High | 1.4 ft |
Saturday, Jun 6
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:13 AM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| 1:52 PM | High | 1.2 ft |
Sunday, Jun 7
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:27 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 1:46 PM | High | 1.0 ft |
Monday, Jun 8
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:10 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 10:39 AM | High | 0.8 ft |
| 11:25 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
Tuesday, Jun 9
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | High | 0.9 ft |
| 5:29 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
Why Tides Matter Here
Chesapeake Bay tides run smaller than the open Atlantic — typically 1-2 feet of range versus 3-5 feet offshore — but they still affect fishing, boating, and fossil hunting. Low tide exposes mudflats, sandbars, and (at Baldwin County beaches) fossil-rich cliff debris. High tide is better for swimming and crabbing in marsh areas. For fishing, the first hour after the tide turns — either direction — is often the best window.