Gulf Shores Beach Conditions

Current beach flag status and weather conditions

Yellow Flag

Medium hazard. Moderate surf and/or currents.

Current Conditions

Gulf Temperature

73 degrees

Surf Conditions

Fair with waves around 1 foot and east running currents.

Rip Current Forecast

Low Risk

Daily Weather

Mostly sunny. The high temperature in the upper 70s.

Wind

Southwest winds at 5 to 10 mph.

UV Index

Extreme

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Tides

Low Tide is at 7:22 PM. High Tide is at 8:48 AM.

Beach Flag Legend

Green Flag

Low hazard. Calm conditions, exercise caution.

Yellow Flag

Medium hazard. Moderate surf and/or currents.

Red Flag

High hazard. Strong surf and/or currents.

Double Red Flag

Water is closed to public use.

Purple Flag

Dangerous marine life present.

Last updated: Date: 04/18/2026 and Time: 03:32 PM Central

Data source: Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism Website