89°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
51%
22
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 · 51% rain · NWS alert active
Full NWS forecast for Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Weather
- 89°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade
- 51% rain — rain likely at some point
Water
- 87°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- NWS alert active — flood advisory issued july 12 at 9:07am cdt until july 12 at 12:00pm cdt by nws mobile al
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0 Swim
36 Sunbathe
8 Walk
0 Fish
24 Photo
Best for sunbathing 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.
Weather alert in effect
Flood Advisory issued July 12 at 9:07AM CDT until July 12 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Atmosphere
Air Temp
89°F
Thunderstorms and Rain
Wind
5 to 15 mph
W
Rain
51%
Today
Tomorrow
86°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
87°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
8:39 PM
-0.5 ft · in 5.4h
Barometer
30.15 inHg
1021 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
6:56 AM
Sunset
8:54 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 8:46 AM | High | 1.9 ft |
| 8:39 PM | Low | -0.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 9:41 AM | High | 1.9 ft |
| 9:41 PM | Low | -0.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 10:37 AM | High | 1.9 ft |
| 10:37 PM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 11:31 AM | High | 1.7 ft |
| 11:24 PM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:23 PM | High | 1.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| 1:09 PM | High | 1.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:18 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 1:36 PM | High | 0.9 ft |
| 11:13 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8735180, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
86°
Showers And Thunderstorms
83%
11
88°
Showers And Thunderstorms
76%
12
89°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
56%
19
91°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
26%
36
92°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
24%
36
92°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
29%
32
What to Bring Today
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 5 to 15 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 87°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 51% rain chance
- critical Extra water / electrolytes 89°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.
Major
10:40 PM - 12:40 AM
Minor
4:20 AM - 5:20 AM
Major
11:20 AM - 1:20 PM
Minor
7:20 PM - 8:20 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