Gulf Shores Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Gulf Shores Beach, Alabama
Updated 3:00 AM CDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
94/100
- 67°F, wind 4 mph
- Moderate UV (3)
- Clear skies
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
96/100
- 80°F, wind 4 mph
- Clear skies
- ⚠ UV reaches 7 — high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
99/100
- 78°F, wind 5 mph
- Clear skies
- Golden hour before sunset
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS MOB Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-10-12. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time CDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 7:29 AM | 0.3 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 10:00 PM | 1.9 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Gulf State Park Pier · 3.1 km away.
About Gulf Shores Beach
Gulf Shores Beach sits on the Alabama coast, where the water runs from about 59°F in January to 88°F in August.
The water averages above 70°F in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November — 8 months of the year — peaking around 88°F in August and dropping to about 59°F in January.
Today it is 79°F. That is 1° above the October average of 78°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Gulf State Park Pier about 3.1 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Gulf Shores Beach?
We score today 99 out of 100 — great. The best window is afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at Gulf Shores Beach?
About 79°F. That is 1° above the October average of 78°F here.
Are there rip currents at Gulf Shores Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Gulf Shores Beach as low for today. Low risk is not no risk: rip currents still form near groins, jetties and piers.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Gulf State Park Pier about 3.1 km away on the open coast.