Gulf Shores Beach or Pensacola Beach today?
Gulf Shores, Alabama · Pensacola Beach, Florida — 54 km apart
Updated 3:00 AM CDT
99Gulf Shores Beach
vs
99Pensacola Beach
Too close to call today. Gulf Shores Beach scores 99 and Pensacola Beach scores 99, 54 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Gulf Shores Beach does not lead on any activity today.
- Go to Pensacola Beach for walking & shelling — walking & shelling 76 vs 72.
| Activity | Gulf Shores Beach | Pensacola Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 93 | 96 | tie |
| Families with kids | 93 | 96 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 72 | 76 | Pensacola Beach |
| Surfing | 35 | 33 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Gulf Shores Beach | Pensacola Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 79°F | 80°F |
| Wave height | 0.6 ft | 0.6 ft |
| Air temperature | 64°F | 70°F |
| Wind | 3 mph | 8 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 7:29 AM | Low 7:29 AM |
Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.
Frequently asked questions
Should I go to Gulf Shores Beach or Pensacola Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (99 and 99), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Gulf Shores Beach and Pensacola Beach?
About 54 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.