Current Weather
Gulf Coast Weather
Gulf Shores and Orange Beach sit on the Alabama Gulf Coast, where the weather is warm most of the year. Spring and fall are ideal: highs in the 70s and 80s, low humidity, and calm water. Summer runs hot, with temperatures in the low 90s and Gulf water that stays above 80°F through August.
Afternoon thunderstorms are common in July and August — they move through quickly and rarely last more than an hour. Winter is mild by most standards, with daytime highs in the 50s and 60s, though the water is too cool for swimming. Use the live map above to check current conditions before you head out.
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Gulf Coast Weather, at a Glance
300+ Sunny Days a Year
The Gulf Coast runs warm from March through October. Summer highs sit in the low 90s with calm Gulf water that stays swimmable well into fall.
Water Temperature Matters
Gulf water peaks around 85°F in August and stays above 70°F through October. If you're coming for the water, late summer and early fall are hard to beat.
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Afternoon storms roll through quickly in summer. The live map above shows current wind, rain, and conditions across Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Fort Morgan, and Perdido Key.
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