The most detailed information about the water temperature in Gulf Shores in Gulf of Mexico (Alabama, United States). Forecast of changes in water temperature for the next 10 days. Statistics by months for recent years. Information about the neighboring resorts. Weather forecast in Gulf Shores for a week.
Water temperature in Gulf Shores right now
data updated 23 minutes ago64°F
yesterday: 65°F
a week ago: 65°F
Trend: slow drop
Today water temperature in Gulf Shores is 64.9°F. This is cool bathing water, but acceptable for short dives for physically fit and hardened people. Continuous exposure to such water for more than four hours can lead to severe hypothermia. In any case, the general weather is also important. So, the air temperature at the same time will reach 68°F.
Analysis and forecast
The water temperature today is slightly lower than the average on this day in recent years. Its value has rise over the last week, but has drop compared to 20 days ago. Exactly a year ago, on this day, the water temperature in this location was 68°F. Water temperature range in Gulf Shores In December is from 57 to 69 degrees.
According to our forecast, in the coming days, the water temperature value in Gulf Shores will slightly drop and in 10 days it will be 62°F.
Table of water temperature values in Gulf Shores
| Day | Fact* | Average** | Forecast*** |
| Nov 28 | 18.9°C | 19.3°C | |
| Nov 29 | 19.2°C | 18.8°C | |
| Nov 30 | 18.9°C | 18.5°C | |
| Dec 1 | 19.2°C | 19.5°C | |
| Dec 2 | 19.2°C | 19.3°C | |
| Dec 3 | 18.9°C | 19.5°C | |
| Dec 4 | 18.6°C | 19.0°C | |
| Dec 5 | 18.3°C | 19.5°C | |
| Dec 6 | 19.5°C | 18.3°C | |
| Dec 7 | 18.8°C | 17.6°C | |
| Dec 8 | 18.8°C | 17.6°C | |
| Dec 9 | 18.3°C | 17.2°C | |
| Dec 10 | 18.8°C | 17.6°C | |
| Dec 11 | 19.0°C | 17.8°C | |
| Dec 12 | 18.3°C | 17.2°C |
** Average - Average water temperature on this day in past years
*** Forecast - Our forecast for the water temperature
Actual nearshore temperatures may vary by several degrees from the indicated values. This is noticeable after heavy rain or after prolonged periods of strong winds. Some downstream winds cause cold, deep waters to replace surface waters that have been warmed by the sun.
To develop a forecast, we use our own mathematical model, which takes into account the current change in water temperature, historical data and the main weather trends, wind strength and direction, air temperature in each specific region. We also take into account data for other resorts in United States.
Annual graph of average water temperature change in Gulf Shores
Water temperature in Gulf Shores by month
Gulf Shores located in the northern hemisphere, at latitude 30 degrees. The comfortable water temperature for swimming is set here in March, almost always only at the end of the month. During a year in Gulf Shores there are 237 days of swimming. In general, the swimming season ends In December. Average annual water temperature on the coast in Gulf Shores is 73°F, by the seasons: in winter 60°F, in spring 70°F, in summer 84°F, in autumn 76°F. Minimum water temperature (55°F) in Gulf Shores it happens in January, maximum (88°F) in July.
You can find out detailed data on how the water temperature in Gulf Shores changes in each specific month:
Gulf Shores: general information and map
Neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water* | Distance** |
| Orange Beach | 66°C  | 13km |
| Perdido Key | 66°C | 23km |
| Point Clear | 64°C | 33km |
| Fairhope | 64°C | 37km |
| Dauphin Island | 64°C | 39km |
| Warrington | 68°C | 44km |
| Pensacola | 68°C | 50km |
| Gulf Breeze | 67°C | 53km |
| Mobile | 64°C | 59km |
| Woodlawn Beach | 68°C | 70km |
| Navarre | 67°C | 78km |
| Pascagoula | 62°C | 83km |
** Straight line distance in kilometers
The warmest water today in United States recorded in Manalapan, its value is 81°F. Lowest - in Kotzebue, there water temperature now 28°F. Average water temperature in the country today - 56°F.
Water temperature data in Gulf Shores and neighboring towns and resorts collected from various sources, using buoys, using satellite maps of sea, river and lake surfaces of the NOAA agency.
We use data from various local authorities in each specific location of the world to more accurately reflect temperature values.
The nearest airport is located in a 5 kilometers. This is Jack Edwards (GUF) airport. We have no information as to whether it is valid and what flights it receives or sends.
Gulf Shores: weather forecast
The weather forecast is shown in local time in Gulf Shores
3km/hhumidity: 81%, clouds: 100%
6km/hhumidity: 82%, clouds: 100%
10km/hhumidity: 85%, clouds: 100%
13km/hhumidity: 88%, clouds: 100%
12km/hhumidity: 91%, clouds: 100%
11km/hhumidity: 92%, clouds: 91%
12km/hhumidity: 90%, clouds: 70%
17km/hhumidity: 81%, clouds: 100%
15km/hhumidity: 79%, clouds: 96%
14km/hhumidity: 76%, clouds: 71%
12km/hhumidity: 78%, clouds: 76%
12km/hhumidity: 79%, clouds: 74%
9km/hhumidity: 75%, clouds: 86%
10km/hhumidity: 68%, clouds: 85%
3km/hhumidity: 77%, clouds: 71%
6km/hhumidity: 73%, clouds: 30%
10km/hhumidity: 74%, clouds: 32%
15km/hhumidity: 85%, clouds: 6%
12km/hhumidity: 90%, clouds: 3%
12km/hhumidity: 92%, clouds: 0%
12km/hhumidity: 93%, clouds: 0%
11km/hhumidity: 93%, clouds: 0%
9km/hhumidity: 93%, clouds: 0%
11km/hhumidity: 87%, clouds: 0%
10km/hhumidity: 83%, clouds: 1%
11km/hhumidity: 81%, clouds: 2%
9km/hhumidity: 84%, clouds: 1%
