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.
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.
September 17, 2025 |
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today temp |
84.2°F |
September 16, 2025 |
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yesterday temp |
84.7°F |
The ocean salinity in Fairhope is 10.92‰, and the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.
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 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
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0' 8" | 0' 7" | 0' 6" | 0' 5" |
0.2 m | 0.17 m | 0.15 m | 0.13 m |
12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
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0' 5" | 0' 4" | 0' 4" | 0' 7" |
0.12 m | 0.11 m | 0.11 m | 0.17 m |
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 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
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79°F | 77.5°F | 75.7°F | 79.5°F |
12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
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88.5°F | 85.5°F | 82.4°F | 80.8°F |
You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Fairhope: Sunrise and Sunset, Tides
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
Month | Avr | Min | Max | |
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January | 58.5°F | 49.1°F | 69.6°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Fairhope in January | ||||
February | 59.9°F | 50.5°F | 68.4°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Fairhope in February | ||||
March | 64°F | 56.1°F | 75.6°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Fairhope in March | ||||
April | 70°F | 63.3°F | 80.2°F | warm |
Ocean water temperature in Fairhope in April | ||||
May | 77.5°F | 68.4°F | 85.5°F | hot |
Ocean water temperature in Fairhope in May | ||||
June | 83.3°F | 78.3°F | 88°F | hot |
Ocean water temperature in Fairhope in June | ||||
July | 85.5°F | 82.4°F | 88.9°F | hot |
Ocean water temperature in Fairhope in July | ||||
August | 86°F | 81.5°F | 89.8°F | hot |
Ocean water temperature in Fairhope in August | ||||
September | 82.9°F | 76.6°F | 87.8°F | hot |
Ocean water temperature in Fairhope in September | ||||
October | 76.3°F | 68°F | 85.5°F | warm |
Ocean water temperature in Fairhope in October | ||||
November | 68.7°F | 59.9°F | 76.5°F | warm |
Ocean water temperature in Fairhope in November | ||||
December | 62.8°F | 52.7°F | 68.5°F | cold |
Ocean water temperature in Fairhope in December |