Perdido Beach tides today
- Tide now 0.9 ft ↑ rising · high 11:04 pm (1.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 10:00 pm–12:00 am average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 1:00–6:00 pm Perfect beach day · 9/10
- Waves · water 1.6 ft · 74 °F smooth · 4.6 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 8 mph · 71 °F from the NE, gusts 17 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:01 am–6:06 pm 11 h 4 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:02 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:02 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:50 am–12:50 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Perdido Beach there is high tide at 11:04 pm (1.3 ft) and low tide at 9:58 am. Tide coefficient 115. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 11:04 pm. The sun rises at 7:01 am and sets at 6:06 pm: 11 h 4 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:02 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:27 am to 3:27 am and from 1:59 pm to 3:59 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.6 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northeast (8 mph). Mainly clear, 71 °F.
Fishing in Perdido Beach today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 9:58 am
- Minor period 9:23–10:23 am (moonset)
- Steady pressure (30.21 inHg), light cross-shore wind (8 mph) and calm sea (1.6 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 115 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 9:00 am to 11:00 am, combines the 9:58 am low tide and moonset. Also good from 10:00 pm to 12:00 am, with the 11:04 pm high tide and some swell. Also good from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, with a major period and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: spot, Atlantic croaker, southern flounder and striped mullet. What you can catch
Beach day in Perdido Beach
Is it a beach day?
9 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 80 °F: pleasant
- Cross-shore breeze (8 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.7 ft waves
- UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 74 °F (nice)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.7 ft
1.7 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 73 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 30
Max UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 10 mph
Offshore breeze (10 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 9:58 am
Low tide at 9:58 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:04 pm.
The best window, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, brings sunshine, pleasant temperatures, little wind, a calm sea and water at 74 °F.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Perdido Beach
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- Shell Beach 5.0 mi · SW
- Lifeguard
- Parking
- Alabama Point Beach 5.2 mi · SW
- Restrooms
- Parking
- East Jetty 5.8 mi · SW
- West Jetty 5.8 mi · SW
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for Alabama (Coastal Alabama Beach Monitoring Program).
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
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Tides in Perdido Beach
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 9:58 am -0.3 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 11:04 pm 1.3 ft · coef. 115
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 19 min to high tide at 11:04 pm.
Tide coefficient 115 for the 11:04 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 1.5 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on December 23 (1.4 ft) and the lowest, on January 2 (-0.5 ft).
Diurnal: one high and one low tide a day most days.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month come from October 28 to 29 (coefficient 115, 1.5 ft range). The smallest, on October 8 (coefficient 23, 0.3 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:01 am · 6:06 pm | Low tide 9:58 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 11:04 pm · 1.3 ft | Coef. 115 | 91% | Major periods 1:27 am · 1:59 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:02 am · 6:05 pm | Low tide 11:35 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 11:58 pm · 1.2 ft | Coef. 114 | 83% | Major periods 2:31 am · 3:03 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:03 am · 6:04 pm | Low tide 12:45 pm · -0.3 ft | — | Coef. 113 | 74% | Major periods 3:36 am · 4:07 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:04 am · 6:03 pm | High tide 12:55 am · 1.1 ft | Low tide 1:41 pm · -0.2 ft | Coef. 107 | 63% | Major periods 4:38 am · 5:07 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:04 am · 5:02 pm | High tide 1:58 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 1:26 pm · -0.1 ft | Coef. 94 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:35 am · 5:02 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:05 am · 5:02 pm | High tide 2:04 am · 0.9 ft | Low tide 2:03 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 74 | 40% | Major periods 5:28 am · 5:53 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:06 am · 5:01 pm | High tide 5:20 am · 0.7 ft | Low tide 2:03 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 46 | 30% | Major periods 6:17 am · 6:40 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Perdido Beach has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Alabama Point (NOAA), 5.2 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Perdido Beach
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.8 ft
- Significant1.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 3.4 ft with a period of 5 s, from the east-southeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 75.3 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+1.0 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 7:46 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station PPTA1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Surf in Perdido Beach today
Surf today
Poor- 1.0–1.6 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.4 ft swell at 4 s from the east-southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (6 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide (high tide at 11:04 pm)
- Light: First light 6:37 am · sunrise 7:01 am · sunset 6:06 pm · last light 6:30 pm
- Tide: low 9:58 am (-0.3 ft) and high 11:04 pm (1.3 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 73.2 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 7 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, has light offshore wind, though with small waves and a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Perdido Beach today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (9:58 am): little current from 8:40 am to 11:20 am
- 1.2 ft swell at 4 s from the east-southeast: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (8 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the west-southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 9:58 am (8:40–11:20 am) and high tide 11:04 pm (10:40–11:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 73.2 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:30 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:02 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:40 am to 11:40 am, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also worth a look from 2:40 pm to 3:20 pm, with little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with tidal current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- USS Massachusetts 12 mi
- Wreck 1.7 mi
- Wreck 6.9 mi
- Rockpile 0.6 mi
- Ross Point Reef 1.2 mi
- Ono island Reef 2.8 mi
- Bayou Saint John Reef 3.7 mi
- Gulf State Park Alabama Point 5.1 mi
- Eco 13-E05 7.2 mi
- Wilcox Diving 3.3 mi
- Down Under Dive Shop 5.5 mi
- Aes Dives Alabama 7.1 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). US wrecks: NOAA electronic navigational charts (ENC), a U.S. Government work; not for navigation. Artificial reefs: NOAA and BOEM (MarineCadastre.gov), a U.S. Government work.
Weather in Perdido Beach
Now in Perdido Beach
- Low / high
- 58 / 81 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 23%
- Humidity
- 46%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 26 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 43
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (+0.02 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 63° | 58° | 58° | 66° | 78° | 80° | 76° | 69° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 NE | 6 NNE | 6 NNE | 7 ENE | 8 ENE | 5 ENE | 9 NE | 8 NE |
| Gusts | 13 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 18 |
| Waves | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 69° 8 NE 1.6 ft
- 12:00 am 65° 9 NE 1.7 ft
- 3:00 am 64° 9 NE 1.6 ft
- 6:00 am 62° 9 NE 1.6 ft
- 9:00 am 69° 9 ENE 1.7 ft
- 12:00 pm 79° 10 NE 1.6 ft
- 3:00 pm 81° 8 ENE 1.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 76° 4 NE 1.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 58 / 81 °F | 10 mph NE | 1.7 ft | 11:04 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 62 / 81 °F | 11 mph NE | 1.7 ft | 11:58 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 64 / 81 °F | 11 mph ENE | 2.2 ft | — | |
| Sat 31 | 68 / 79 °F | 13 mph E | 2.2 ft | 12:55 am | |
| Sun 1 | 65 / 76 °F | 15 mph ENE | 2.8 ft | 1:58 am | |
| Mon 2 | 64 / 78 °F | 14 mph ENE | 2.6 ft | 2:04 am | |
| Tue 3 | 65 / 78 °F | 17 mph ESE | 3.4 ft | 5:20 am | |
| Wed 4 | 64 / 78 °F | 17 mph SSE | 3.3 ft | 6:56 am · 7:28 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 59 / 74 °F | 12 mph WSW | 3.8 ft | 8:03 am · 7:47 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 54 / 73 °F | 9 mph WNW | 2.6 ft | 8:09 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 52 / 73 °F | 8 mph N | 2.2 ft | 8:24 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 52 / 73 °F | 7 mph N | 1.6 ft | 7:53 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 52 / 73 °F | 5 mph NNE | 1.2 ft | 8:05 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 55 / 73 °F | 5 mph NNE | 1.2 ft | 8:32 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 62° / 81° 1.7 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 64° / 81° 2.2 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 68° / 79° 2.2 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 65° / 76° 2.8 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 64° / 78° 2.6 ft
- Tue 3 Partly cloudy 65° / 78° 3.4 ft
- Wed 4 Heavy drizzle 64° / 78° 3.3 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, wetter and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+4.6 °F; normal high: 76 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 7:46 pm (local time).
The sun in Perdido Beach
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:09 am
- Full dark 6:59 pm
- Civil dawn 6:37 am
- Civil dusk 6:30 pm
- Solar noon 12:34 pm (46° high)
- Daylight 11 h 4 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:33 pm
- Full dark 6:59 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,353,925 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Perdido Beach
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:27–3:27 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:59–3:59 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:23–10:23 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:32–8:32 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 2:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 1:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 5:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 8:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Perdido Beach
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Grander 4.9 mi
- Waterfront Park Pier 5.2 mi
- Four Seasons Pier 6.6 mi
- Paddle Boats 7.9 mi
- Boat ramp 1.6 mi
- Boat ramp 2.0 mi
- Bear Point Community Boat Launch 2.4 mi
- Pirate's Cove 2.2 mi
- Bear Point Harbor 2.5 mi
- Marina 2.5 mi
- Russell's Coastal Fishing 4.1 mi
- Alabama Fun Fishing 4.1 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 1.6 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 1.6 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 1.6 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 1.6 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 1.6 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 1.6 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 1.6 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 1.6 mi out. Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near Perdido BeachTides nearby
- Orange Beach5.2 mi
- Lillian6.4 mi
- Miflin6.6 mi
- Gulf Shores13 mi
- Warrington14 mi
- Oyster Bay15 mi
- Pensacola18 mi
- East Pensacola Heights20 mi
- Gulf Breeze20 mi
- Pensacola Beach22 mi
Perdido Beach at a glance
- Town or city of about 581 people. Coordinates: 30.341° N, 87.505° W.
- It is 40 mi southeast of Mobile, the main place in Alabama. The sun rises 3 min earlier and sets 2 min earlier than in Mobile.
- The nearest tide station, Alabama Point, is 5.2 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Pirates Cove Marina and Boat Yard (2.2 mi), Bear Point Marina (2.5 mi), Sportsman Marina (4.3 mi), Holiday Harbor Marina (4.6 mi).
Questions about Perdido BeachQuestions
What time is high tide today in Perdido Beach?
Today in Perdido Beach there is high tide at 11:04 pm (1.3 ft) and low tide at 9:58 am. Tide coefficient 115.
What time is sunset today in Perdido Beach?
At 6:06 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:30 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Perdido Beach?
At 7:02 am. First light comes at 6:09 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 1:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:27–3:27 am, Minor 9:23–10:23 am, Major 1:59–3:59 pm, Minor 7:32–8:32 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Perdido Beach?
Overcast, from 58 °F to 81 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northeast (8 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Perdido Beach?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.6 ft waves with a period of 4.6 s from the east-southeast. The water is 73.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Perdido Beach?
The best time to visit Perdido Beach is from October to November and from March to May: highs of 71 °F to 84 °F, about 8 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Alabama Point (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).