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This data the coastal Fairhope ocean water temperature today, tomorrow and the upcoming days. Besides, you can also get information about the weather and surf forecast, as well as the data on sunrise / sunset and moonrise / moonset at a given point on any given day.

Current ocean temperature in Fairhope

Water temperature in Fairhope today is 84.2°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in the Gulf of Mexico near Fairhope was recorded in 2018 and was 87.3°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2015 at 80.6°F. Sea water temperature in Fairhope is expected to drop to 81.1°F in the next 10 days. September average water temperature in Fairhope is 82.9°F, the minimum temperature is 76.6°F, and the maximum is 87.8°F.

The swimming season in Fairhope lasts from April to November. During those months, Fairhope water temperature does not drop below 68°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Fairhope in winter reaches 60.4°F, in spring 70.5°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 84.9°F, and in autumn it is 75.9°F.

Fairhope water temperature now


September 17, 2025
today temp
84.2°F
September 16, 2025
yesterday temp
84.7°F


The ocean salinity in Fairhope is 10.92‰, and the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.

Surf Forecast in Fairhope for today

Another important indicators for a comfortable holiday on the beach are the presence and height of the waves, as well as the speed and direction of the wind. Please find below data on the swell size for Fairhope. We calculate the swell size based on the mean wave height (trough to crest) of each third highest wave. For more information on surf forecasts for the next ten days, please visit sea state forecast Fairhope. Data in table shown for September 17, 2025, time in GMT 0 format (you can change the time zone on the sea state forecast page)

0-3 h3-6 h6-9 h9-12 h
0' 8"0' 7"0' 6"0' 5"
0.2 m0.17 m0.15 m0.13 m
12-15 h15-18 h18-21 h21-24 h
0' 5"0' 4"0' 4"0' 7"
0.12 m0.11 m0.11 m0.17 m

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Current temperature and weather

Data in a table show Fairhope temperature today (September 17, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Fairhope.

0-3 h3-6 h6-9 h9-12 h
79°F77.5°F75.7°F79.5°F
12-15 h15-18 h18-21 h21-24 h
88.5°F85.5°F82.4°F80.8°F

You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Fairhope: Sunrise and Sunset, Tides

Fairhope water temperature by month

These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in Fairhope. In addition to the table values, the graph below displays of changes average surface temperature during the year. Values are calculated based on the data over the past 10 years. Using them, you can check the water temperature in Fairhope on any day of this period that interests you. Click on the month link and you will see a table for each day, or alternatively you can view the temperature curve of the month and select 2 different years you want to compare, either in a table or as a curve

MonthAvrMinMax
January58.5°F49.1°F69.6°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Fairhope in January
February59.9°F50.5°F68.4°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Fairhope in February
March64°F56.1°F75.6°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Fairhope in March
April70°F63.3°F80.2°Fwarm
Ocean water temperature in Fairhope in April
May77.5°F68.4°F85.5°Fhot
Ocean water temperature in Fairhope in May
June83.3°F78.3°F88°Fhot
Ocean water temperature in Fairhope in June
July85.5°F82.4°F88.9°Fhot
Ocean water temperature in Fairhope in July
August86°F81.5°F89.8°Fhot
Ocean water temperature in Fairhope in August
September82.9°F76.6°F87.8°Fhot
Ocean water temperature in Fairhope in September
October76.3°F68°F85.5°Fwarm
Ocean water temperature in Fairhope in October
November68.7°F59.9°F76.5°Fwarm
Ocean water temperature in Fairhope in November
December62.8°F52.7°F68.5°Fcold
Ocean water temperature in Fairhope in December

Chart monthly average water temperature in Fairhope

Water temperature in Fairhope

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Nearby beaches and cities

The nearest beaches and cities from Fairhope with the water temperature today, as well as the air temperature and the state of the weather during the day and the average wave height for today

WaterWeatherWave
Warrington83.3°F91.4°F0' 4"
East Pensacola Heights83.3°F91.4°F0' 4"
Pensacola83.5°F91.4°F0' 6"
Gulf Breeze83.5°F91.4°F0' 6"
Biloxi83.8°F89.6°F0' 5"
Bagdad83.3°F91.4°F0' 4"
East Milton83.3°F91.4°F0' 4"
Oriole Beach83.5°F91.4°F0' 7"
Woodlawn Beach83.5°F91.4°F0' 5"
Tiger Point83.3°F91.4°F0' 7"

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