Orange Beach Surf Cam & Orange Beach Surf Report (2024)

FAQs

How big are the waves in Orange Beach today? ›

Seas: SSW 1 foot at 4 seconds. Breezy WSW winds with moderate choppy seas. Very small very short period waves. Winds: WSW 10 to 12 knots.

DAILY BEACH REPORT

Surf conditions: Fair with waves around 1 foot and east running current. Tides: High Tide is at 8:54 AM & Low Tide at for 9:06 PM.

Surfing in Alabama is easily summed up with one main place, Orange Beach. The majority of the waves surfed in this state take place here, and more specifically at Alabama Point. Because of this, most of the surfers will crowd around here.

Seas: S 2 feet at 4 seconds. Light SSW winds with a slight chop. Very small very short period waves. Winds: SSW 9 to 11 knots.

Praia do Norte ('North Beach') is a beach located in Nazaré, portuguese West region, which due to its giant white breaking waves is famed for its surfing conditions. Nazaré's waves were listed on the Guinness Book of Records for the biggest waves ever surfed.

Today's flag color: Yellow Flags. Yellow Flags represent Medium Hazard with Moderate Surf and Currents. Please swim with caution. Surf conditions: Fair with waves around 1 foot and east running current.

Per the City of Orange Beach: "Drinking alcohol is allowed on the beach but glass containers are strictly prohibited."

Double Red Flags - Water is closed to the public. It is illegal to enter the Gulf of Mexico when double red flags are present. Red Flag - High hazard.

Not necessarily — it depends on where you plan to surf. High tides are great if you're headed towards a reef break. The only exception is if it's near a bluff, in which case the waves rarely break before hitting land. Conversely, medium to low tides are better if you're surfing near a beach break.

What is the most famous surf spot? ›

Oahu, Hawaii, USA

CNN named Oahu's Pipeline as the world's number 1 surf spot, though only experts will be able to ride these legendary 6-meter waves. Fortunately, there are also plenty of other breaks located on the island that is the birthplace of modern surfing.

Orange Beach was named after the short-lived success of locals who attempted to grow oranges, grapefruit and satsuma trees on the shores. Lake Shelby in Gulf State Park is believed to be one of the closest bodies of freshwater next to a body of saltwater in the world.

Fishing in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach won't disappoint, as you get access to various fish, from king mackerels and Spanish mackerels to red snappers and groupers, depending on the season. Several area restaurants will complete your Gulf Coast fishing experience by preparing your fresh catch for you.

TODAY... SE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Haze.

Beautiful, Warm Waters

The waves tend to be more gentle, rarely rising or falling more than a foot or so. This gentle surf is great for younger kids who want to play in the waves, for us older people who just want to enjoy the gentle lapping of the water, and for everyone who wants to fish!

ORANGE BEACH - 44 NM SE of Mobile, AL (42012) Buoy Report.