Alabama swim report

Warmest water

The 5 warmest of 23 sensors reporting a water temperature in Alabama today. Station names open the official monitoring page.

1. #1
   CHATTAHOOCHEE R .36 MI DS WFG DAM NR FT GAINES, GAUSGS gauge · 339 ft³/s
   73°F 23°C19 hrs ago
2. #2
   BAYOU SARA AT SARALAND, ALAUSGS gauge
   73°F 23°C19 hrs ago
3. #3
   COOSA RIVER AT STATE LINE, AL/GAUSGS gauge · 1,140 ft³/s
   70°F 21°C19 hrs ago
4. #4
   MULBERRY FORK AT CORDOVA ALUSGS gauge · 12 ft³/s
   68°F 20°C19 hrs ago
5. #5
   VALLEY CREEK AT CENTER ST AT BIRMINGHAM, ALUSGS gauge · 8 ft³/s
   66°F 19°C19 hrs ago

Active hazards in Alabama

Alerts cover counties or forecast zones — an alert for an area does not mean every river or beach inside it is affected. Times are local to the issuing office.

• CautionRip Current Statement

  A Rip Current Statement is in effect for Mobile Coastal; Baldwin Coastal; Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Coastal; Okaloosa Coastal.

  NWS Mobile AL · until Oct 20, 6:00 AM

Where to swim in Alabama

The most-reviewed, well-rated water destinations in Alabama — check each one’s live conditions before you go.

4.7(2,648)

The Fairhope Pier

Fishing pier · Fairhope, Alabama

Well-known fishing pier offering scenic views, lots of pelicans & a seafood restaurant.

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4.7(1,590)

Spring Valley Beach

Water park · Blountsville, Alabama

Water park with slides, a huge pool & a kiddie area, plus picnic pavilions & grills.

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4.6(1,543)

West End Public Beach

Beach · Dauphin Island, Alabama

Island beach offering shower facilities, a picnic area, a waterslide (for a fee) & chair rentals.

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4.7(1,331)

Tuscaloosa River Walk

Park · Tuscaloosa, Alabama

⛺Camping nearby

A 4.5-mile paved trail along the southern bank of the Black Warrior River near downtown Tuscaloosa, the Riverwalk features separate lanes for walkers and bikers, benches, gazebos, hammock-friendly trees, and well-lit street lamps throughout. Dog-friendly areas are scattered along the route, and a splash pad at the Bama Bell dock entertains children. Watch for egrets and University of Alabama rowing teams on the water, and catch a show at the adjacent Tuscaloosa Amphitheater.

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4.5(1,088)

Public Beach

Beach · Dauphin Island, Alabama

Tranquil gulf-front standby with a boardwalk to the beach & covered picnic shelters on the sand.

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4.4(728)

Smith Lake Park

Campground · Cullman, Alabama

⛺Camping nearby

Camping grounds, a playground, a pool & fishing pier for families, plus famous July 4th fireworks.

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