Gulf Shores Beach Water Temperature
Sea-surface temperature at Gulf Shores Beach, Alabama · times in CDT
Updated 8:00 AM CDT
How it compares today
Water temperature through the year
Monthly normals computed from 2023–2025 daily sea-surface temperature history.
Nearby water right now
7-day outlook
| Day | Air high / low | Max UV | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 28 | 86° / 75° | 7 | 56% |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 84° / 76° | 7 | 50% |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 87° / 81° | 8 | 55% |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 90° / 80° | 8 | 40% |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 90° / 80° | 8 | 25% |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 86° / 78° | 4 | 25% |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 88° / 77° | 7 | 19% |
Sea-surface temperature and wave data from the Open-Meteo marine model; weather from Open-Meteo.
Is Gulf Shores Beach warm enough to swim?
At 88°F, the water at Gulf Shores Beach is warm — great for swimming. Most swimmers are comfortable without a wetsuit above 72°F; below 62°F, cold-water shock becomes a real risk for unprotected swimmers.
That is right on the August average of 88°F for this beach.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How warm is the water at Gulf Shores Beach right now?
The sea-surface temperature is about 88°F. That is right on the August average of 88°F for this beach.
When is the water warm enough to swim at Gulf Shores Beach?
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.
What is the warmest the water gets at Gulf Shores Beach?
Around 88°F in August, based on 2023–2025 records. The coolest month is January at roughly 59°F.