Gulf Shores water temp
This data the coastal Gulf Shores 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 Gulf Shores
Water temperature in Gulf Shores today is 83.5°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in the Gulf of Mexico near Gulf Shores was recorded in 2023 and was 86.5°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2011 at 81.1°F. Sea water temperature in Gulf Shores is expected to drop to 82.8°F in the next 10 days. September average water temperature in Gulf Shores is 83.8°F, the minimum temperature is 78.4°F, and the maximum is 88°F.
The swimming season in Gulf Shores lasts from March to November. During those months, Gulf Shores water temperature does not drop below 68°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Gulf Shores in winter reaches 63.7°F, in spring 71.1°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 84.6°F, and in autumn it is 77.7°F.
Gulf Shores water temperature now
| September 17, 2025 |
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| today temp |
| 83.5°F |
| September 16, 2025 |
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| yesterday temp |
| 83.8°F |
The ocean salinity in Gulf Shores is 23.64‰, and the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.
Surf Forecast in Gulf Shores 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 Gulf Shores. 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 Gulf Shores. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1' 1" | 0' 11" | 0' 9" | 0' 8" |
| 0.32 m | 0.27 m | 0.23 m | 0.2 m |
| 12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0' 7" | 0' 7" | 0' 6" | 0' 6" |
| 0.19 m | 0.17 m | 0.15 m | 0.14 m |
Surf report in Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores weather forecast
Current temperature and weather
Data in a table show Gulf Shores temperature today (September 17, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Gulf Shores.
| 0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
|---|---|---|---|
 | | |  |
| 79.7°F | 78.4°F | 76.5°F | 79.2°F |
| 12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| | | |
| 87.4°F | 86.9°F | 82.8°F | 81.1°F |
You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Gulf Shores: Sunrise and Sunset, Tides
Gulf Shores water temperature by month
These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in Gulf Shores. 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 Gulf Shores 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62.4°F | 56.7°F | 69.8°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Gulf Shores in January | ||||
| February | 62.4°F | 57.2°F | 70.7°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Gulf Shores in February | ||||
| March | 65.5°F | 58.5°F | 76.3°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Gulf Shores in March | ||||
| April | 70.3°F | 63.1°F | 79.9°F | warm |
| Ocean water temperature in Gulf Shores in April | ||||
| May | 77.4°F | 70°F | 85.1°F | hot |
| Ocean water temperature in Gulf Shores in May | ||||
| June | 83.1°F | 76.6°F | 88.7°F | hot |
| Ocean water temperature in Gulf Shores in June | ||||
| July | 84.9°F | 79.2°F | 88.9°F | hot |
| Ocean water temperature in Gulf Shores in July | ||||
| August | 85.6°F | 80.8°F | 89.1°F | hot |
| Ocean water temperature in Gulf Shores in August | ||||
| September | 83.8°F | 78.4°F | 88°F | hot |
| Ocean water temperature in Gulf Shores in September | ||||
| October | 78.3°F | 72.3°F | 84.7°F | hot |
| Ocean water temperature in Gulf Shores in October | ||||
| November | 71.2°F | 64.8°F | 77.5°F | warm |
| Ocean water temperature in Gulf Shores in November | ||||
| December | 66°F | 59.4°F | 71.4°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Gulf Shores in December | ||||
Chart monthly average water temperature in Gulf Shores
