Gulf Shores sits on the Gulf of Mexico. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 8731269, and rip current risk. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.
View Live ConditionsPark at Gulf Shores in lots like Gulf Shores Main Public Beach, Gulf Place Public Beach, Gulf State Park Pier. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from Paid seasonal and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Gulf Shores, don't miss the Royal Red Shrimp at Sea N Suds. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Gulf Shores from Homeport Marina, including the Dolphin Cruise — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoGulf Shores hosts Gulf State Park Pier Fishing and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.
Check EventsIt depends on the UV index and your skin. Our conditions page converts today's hourly UV forecast at Gulf Shores into minutes to burn using the standard erythemal dose model, so instead of "UV 9" you get "unprotected fair skin burns in about 18 minutes", along with the strongest stretch of the day and when to reapply. Open sand and water reflect UV back at you, so the estimate includes a beach uplift.
Check Today's Burn TimeAt Gulf Shores, the sun sets at 6:39 PM today — about 11h 55m of daylight. Sunrise was 6:44 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Gulf Shores update at the top of the conditions page.