Orange Beach Surf Rescue

Orange Beach Surf Rescue Orange Beach Surf Rescue is a division of the Orange Beach Fire Department.
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06/23/2026

We are flying yellow flags in Orange Beach today - Tuesday, June 23rd. Yellow Flags represent a medium hazard and urge caution to anyone entering the Gulf. 🎥: Cotton Bayou Beach.

• Gulf Temperature: 84 degrees
• Surf Conditions: Fair with waves at 1 to 2 feet and east running current.
• Rip Current Forecast: Moderate Risk
• Daily Weather: Mostly Sunny with a slight chance for late afternoon showers and thunderstorms. The high temperature in the upper 80’s.
• Wind: West winds around 10 mph.
• UV Index: Very High
• Tides: High Tide is scheduled for 5:34AM & Low Tide is scheduled for 4:47PM

06/22/2026

We are flying yellow flags in Orange Beach today - Monday, June 22nd. Yellow Flags represent a medium hazard and urge caution to anyone entering the Gulf. 🎥: Resident Beach Access at CoastAL.

• Gulf Temperature: 82 degrees
• Surf Conditions: Choppy with waves around 2 feet and east running current.
• Rip Current Forecast: Moderate Risk
• Daily Weather: Mostly Sunny with the high temperature in the upper 80’s.
• Wind: Southwest winds around 15 mph.
• UV Index: Extreme
• Tides: High Tide is scheduled for 5:53AM & Low Tide is scheduled for 4:51PM

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day! We are flying single red 🚩 flags in Orange Beach today - Sunday, June 21st. Single red represents a High Hazard with High Surf and Strong Currents. For your safety, we ask that you stay on the shore. 🎥: Cotton Bayou Beach.

• Gulf Temperature: 82 degrees
• Surf Conditions: Fair with waves around 2 feet and east running current.
• Rip Current Forecast: Moderate Risk
• Daily Weather: Partly Sunny with a slight chance for afternoon showers and thunderstorms. The
high temperature is in the upper 80’s.
• Wind: Southwest winds at 10 to 15 mph.
• UV Index: Very High
• Tides: High Tide is scheduled for 6:41AM & 11:49AM. Low Tide is scheduled for 7:59AM & 9:05PM

06/20/2026

We are flying single red 🚩 flags in Orange Beach today - Saturday, June 20th. Single red represents a High Hazard with High Surf and Strong Currents. For your safety, we ask that you stay on the shore. 🎥: Resident Beach Access at CoastAL.

• Gulf Temperature: 81 degrees
• Surf Conditions: Choppy with waves at 2 to 3 feet and strong east running current.
• Rip Current Forecast: High Risk
• Daily Weather: Mostly sunny with a chance for afternoon showers and thunderstorms. The high
temperature is in the mid 80’s.
• Wind: Southwest winds around 10 mph.
• UV Index: High
• Tides: High Tide is scheduled for 12:01PM & Low Tide is scheduled for 9:32PM

06/19/2026

Double Red Flags 🚩🚩 continue to fly today - Friday, June 19th. Double Red Flags mean GULF WATERS ARE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC due to potentially life-threatening rip currents and dangerous surf. Disobeying Double Red Flags could lead to arrest or fine. 🎥: Resident Access at CoastAL.

• Gulf Temperature: 82 degrees
• Surf Conditions: Choppy with waves at 3 to 5 feet and strong east running current.
• Rip Current Forecast: High Risk
• A High Surf Advisory is in effect for our area.
• Daily Weather: Mostly sunny with a slight chance for showers and thunderstorms. The high
temperature is in the upper 80’s.
• Wind: Southwest winds at 10 to 15 mph.
• UV Index: Very High
• Tides: High Tide is scheduled for 11:44AM & Low Tide is scheduled for 10:59PM

06/18/2026

Double Red Flags 🚩🚩 continue to fly today - Thursday, June 18th. Double Red Flags represent GULF WATERS ARE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC due to potentially life-threatening rip currents and dangerous surf. Disobeying Double Red Flags could lead to arrest or fine. 🎥: Cotton Bayou Beach.

• Gulf Temperature: 83 degrees
• Surf Conditions: Choppy with waves at 3 to 5 feet and Strong east running current.
• Rip Current Forecast: High Risk
• A High Surf Advisory is in effect for our area.
• Daily Weather: Cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely throughout the day. The high
temperature is in the upper 80’s.
• Wind: Breezy South winds at 25 mph.
• UV Index: Low
• Tides: High Tide is scheduled for 11:09AM & Low Tide is scheduled for 10:59PM

06/17/2026

Due to deteriorating conditions, we have upgraded to Double Red Flags 🚩🚩 today - Wednesday, June 17th. Double Red Flags mean GULF WATERS ARE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC due to potentially life-threatening rip currents and dangerous surf. Disobeying Double Red Flags could lead to arrest or fine. 🎥 Resident Beach Access at CoastAL.

• Gulf Temperature: 83 degrees
• Surf Conditions: Choppy with waves at 3 to 5 feet and Strong east running current.
• Rip Current Forecast: High Risk
• A High Surf Advisory is in effect for our area at midnight.
• Daily Weather: Cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely throughout the day. The high
temperature is in the upper 80’s.
• Wind: South winds at 15 to 20 mph.
• UV Index: Low
• Tides: High Tide is scheduled for 10:23AM & Low Tide is scheduled for 10:19PM.

06/17/2026

2 p.m. Update - Due to deteriorating conditions, we have upgraded to Double Red Flags 🚩🚩 today - Wednesday, June 17th. Double Red Flags represent GULF WATERS ARE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC due to potentially life-threatening rip currents and dangerous surf. Disobeying Double Red Flags could lead to arrest or fine.

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We are flying single red 🚩 flags in Orange Beach today - Wednesday, June 17th. Single red represents a High Hazard with High Surf and Strong Currents. For your safety, we ask that you stay on the shore. 🎥: Cotton Bayou Beach.

• Gulf Temperature: 83 degrees
• Surf Conditions: Choppy with waves at 3 to 4 feet and strong east running current.
• Rip Current Forecast: High Risk
• Daily Weather: Cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely throughout the day. The high
temperature is in the upper 80’s.
• Wind: Southwest winds around 15 mph.
• UV Index: Low
• Tides: High Tide is scheduled for 10:23AM & Low Tide is scheduled for 10:19PM

06/16/2026

We are flying single red 🚩 flags in Orange Beach today - Tuesday, June 16th. Single red represents a High Hazard with High Surf and Strong Currents. For your safety, we ask that you stay on the shore. 🎥: Cotton Bayou Beach.

• Gulf Temperature: 84 degrees
• Surf Conditions: Choppy with waves around 2 feet and east running current.
• Rip Current Forecast: Moderate Risk
• Daily Weather: Cloudy with showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. The high temperature is in the upper 80’s.
• Wind: Southwest winds around 15 mph.
• UV Index: Low
• Tides: High Tide is scheduled for 9:30AM & Low Tide is scheduled for 9:28PM

06/15/2026

We are flying yellow flags in Orange Beach today - Monday, June 15th. Yellow Flags represent a medium hazard and urge caution to anyone entering the Gulf. 🎥: Resident Beach Access at CoastAL.

• Gulf Temperature: 84 degrees
• Surf Conditions: Fair with waves around 2 feet and an east running current.
• Rip Current Forecast: Moderate Risk
• Daily Weather: Partly sunny with showers and a chance of thunderstorms.
• Wind: West winds around 10 mph.
• UV Index: Moderate
• Tides: High Tide is scheduled for 8:35AM & Low Tide is scheduled for 8:31PM

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