Sea data for Gulf Shores (Open-Meteo marine model). Conditions differ along the coast and on bays, lakes and rivers.
Can small boats go out now?
Fair – moderate seas
- Waves
- 2.2 ft
- Sea state
- Slight
- Wind
- 4 mph NE
- Gusts
- 8 mph
- Swell
- 1.5 ft
- Wave period
- 4 s
- Water temperature
- 74 °F
- Visibility
- 6.2 mi
Wave height – next 48 hours
Amber ≥ 4.1 ft (caution), red ≥ 8.2 ft (dangerous for small boats).
Best fishing times today
Waning gibbous · strong tides- Dawn bite5:59 AM – 7:59 AM
- Low tide turn8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- Dusk bite4:57 PM – 6:57 PM
- High tide turn9:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Fish feed most actively around dawn, dusk and when the tide turns. New and full moon bring stronger currents.
7-day sea outlook
| Day | Max waves | Wind | Rain | Small boats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 2.2 ft | 6 mph | 0% | Fair |
| Tomorrow | 2.7 ft | 6 mph | 0% | Fair |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 2.7 ft | 8 mph | 100% | Fair |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 3.1 ft | 10 mph | 94% | Fair |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 3.8 ft | 10 mph | 0% | Fair |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 3.7 ft | 11 mph | 20% | Fair |
| Wed, Nov 4 | – | 14 mph | 100% | Small craft caution |
Always wear a life jacket, file a float plan (tell someone your route and return time), check the NWS marine forecast and Small Craft Advisories and monitor VHF channel 16 / NOAA Weather Radio. Do not go out when a gale, storm or tropical warning is in effect. U.S. Coast Guard emergencies: VHF 16 or 911.