72°
Partly Sunny
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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 swimming.
77°F water · 72°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 72. North wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. North wind around 10 mph.
Weather
- 72°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 77°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
85 /100
ideal
89 Swim
78 Sunbathe
84 Walk
75 Fish
81 Photo
Best for swimming today
Water level 0.7 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.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
72°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
10 mph
N
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
Air Quality
19 Good
PM2.5 (fine particles) · Mobile
Tomorrow
71°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
77°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
8:21 PM
1.5 ft · in 1.8h
Wave Height
2.0 ft
4s · ENE swell
Barometer
30.06 inHg
1018 hPa · buoy 42012
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
6:09 AM
Sunset
4:58 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:47 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 8:21 PM | High | 1.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 7:36 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 8:47 PM | High | 1.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 8:25 AM | Low | 0.0 ft |
| 9:19 PM | High | 1.7 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 9:15 AM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| 9:57 PM | High | 1.7 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 10:05 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 10:39 PM | High | 1.7 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 10:54 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 11:22 PM | High | 1.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 11:39 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8735180, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
71°
Mostly Sunny
0%
81
73°
Mostly Sunny
0%
83
74°
Sunny
0%
86
74°
Partly Sunny
4%
85
74°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
15%
63
66°
Sunny
1%
63
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen clear day + warm temps
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 77°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.
Major
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Minor
4:20 AM - 5:20 AM
Major
9:20 AM - 11:20 AM
Minor
3:30 PM - 4:30 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