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: 84°F
Thursday, Jun 25
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 7:31 AM | High | 1.4 ft |
| 7:07 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
Friday, Jun 26
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 8:02 AM | High | 1.5 ft |
| 7:51 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
Saturday, Jun 27
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 8:38 AM | High | 1.5 ft |
| 8:39 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
Sunday, Jun 28
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 9:16 AM | High | 1.6 ft |
| 9:26 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
Monday, Jun 29
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 9:56 AM | High | 1.6 ft |
| 10:09 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
Tuesday, Jun 30
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 10:36 AM | High | 1.6 ft |
| 10:45 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
Wednesday, Jul 1
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 11:15 AM | High | 1.5 ft |
| 11:14 PM | Low | -0.2 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.