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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
Great day for a beach walk.
Swim advisory · 88°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 89°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 88°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Swim advisory — state environmental agency flagged water quality
54 /100
ok
33 Swim
72 Sunbathe
81 Walk
24 Fish
77 Photo
Best for walking today
Swim advisory: Elevated bacteria
Sampled at OB_WP, 0.7 mi from this beach.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
89°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
10 to 15 mph
E
Rain
6%
This Afternoon
Tomorrow
87°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
88°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
8:46 PM
0.4 ft · in 1.5h
Barometer
30.15 inHg
1021 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
6:31 AM
Sunset
7:04 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 9:52 AM | High | 1.6 ft |
| 8:46 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 11:05 AM | High | 1.4 ft |
| 9:21 PM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:49 AM | High | 0.8 ft |
| 3:17 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 12:36 PM | High | 1.2 ft |
| 6:11 PM | Low | 1.0 ft |
| 11:38 PM | High | 1.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:01 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 11:34 PM | High | 1.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 10:03 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:08 AM | High | 1.4 ft |
| 11:31 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:48 AM | High | 1.6 ft |
| 12:39 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8735180, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
87°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
65%
18
87°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
81%
13
87°
Showers And Thunderstorms
80%
13
88°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
34%
35
89°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
27%
37
89°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
37%
31
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen clear day + warm temps
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 10 to 15 mph wind
- critical Skip the swim Active swim advisory from MD DOE
- 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
10:20 PM - 12:20 AM
Minor
4:30 AM - 5:30 AM
Major
10:40 AM - 12:40 PM
Minor
6:00 PM - 7:00 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