Surf Report - Mobile Alabama

Mobile, Dauphin Island, Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores, and Orange Beach Surf Report for 08-18-2024


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Hey there beachgoers! Welcome to your daily dose of surf zone forecast fun brought to you by the National Weather Service. Let's dive into what the waves have in store for the areas along the Gulf Coast!

Starting off in Alabama...

Today in Mobile and Baldwin Coastal areas, we've got a low risk of rip currents, with surf heights around a chill 1 foot. The UV index is very high, so don't forget your sunscreen! The water temperature is in the upper 80s, perfect for a refreshing dip. Expect mostly sunny skies with a high temperature hitting the mid-90s. The wind will be blowing from the west at around 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight, the rip current risk goes up to moderate with surf heights ranging from 1 to 2 feet. The evening brings a mix of partly cloudy and mostly cloudy skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms rolling in. Temperatures will cool down to the upper 70s, and the winds will pick up to around 15 mph from the west.

Moving to tomorrow, the rip current risk drops back down to low, with surf heights between 1 to 2 feet under mostly sunny skies. Keep an eye out for the chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. Highs will reach the mid-90s with northwest winds blowing around 10 mph.

And now hopping over to Florida's coast...

In Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa Coastal areas, today looks similar with a low rip current risk and around 1-foot surf heights. The UV index is super high for those sun-seekers, and the water temperature is also in the upper 80s. Expect mostly sunny weather with highs in the lower 90s and west winds cruising at around 10 mph.

Tonight, the rip current risk bumps up to moderate with surf heights ranging between 1 to 2 feet. Skies will transition from partly cloudy to mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms rumbling in. Temperatures will stay around 80 degrees, and the winds will be rocking at 15 mph from the west.

Tomorrow brings a low rip current risk again, with surf heights of 1 to 2 feet. The day starts partly sunny before turning into clear skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms later on. Highs will be in the mid-90s with northwest winds of about 10 mph.

As for the extended forecast, it's looking like a mix of clear days with a chance of storms, perfect for catching some waves and soaking up the sun. Just keep an eye out for those rip currents, especially near groins, jetties, reefs, and piers.

So pack your gear, wax those boards, and get ready for some fun in the sun along the Gulf Coast! Stay safe out there, surfers!

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