Can you swim here today?
Orange Beach
Orange Beach, Alabama · Public beach
Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimAs of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Orange Beach is 78°F (26°C), measured by NOAA buoy 42012, 15.2 miles away.
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temperature is 78°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy 42012, as of Oct 20, 10:00 AM UTC
Water temp
78°F
26°C
No official beach-advisory feed for Alabama yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live data from NOAA buoy 42012 (15.2 mi away), as of Oct 20, 10:00 AM UTC.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.