Dolphins beside a sightseeing boat at sunset off Orange Beach
Beaches

Beach cams in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach

11 public beach cams cover the shore from Gulf Shores to Fort Morgan, and 3 of them stream live. Use one to see the waves and how busy the sand is, then check the flag before you swim.

Today's flag
Checked November 2, 202611 cams3 confirmed live

Orange Beach, Alabama · Photo: U.S. Department of Transportation / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain · Credits

Before you watch

Reading the water and the flags on a cam

A cam picture is a quick look at the waves and how full the beach is. What to look for:

Sources: National Weather Service: rip current science, beach safety.

Gulf Shores flag
251-968-SURF (7873)
Orange Beach flag
251-981-SURF (7873)
Daily beach conditions by text
Text ALBEACHES to 888777
Gulf State Park beaches
A flag flies at each park beach access
Lifeguards
March to October in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach; none on duty in Orange Beach from November to February
A darker gap between breaking waves
Often a channel rip current: water flowing out to sea between the whitewater
A plume of churned-up, sandy water
A flash rip current
Waves breaking next to a pier or jetty
Rip currents often form beside piers and jetties
A flag on a pole
Yellow: moderate surf or currents. Single red: high surf or strong currents. Double red: the water is closed, and going in is illegal in both cities. Purple: dangerous marine life
No flag in view
That isn't a sign of safe water; check the surf line
Gulf Shores

Beach cams in Gulf Shores

  • Phoenix All Suites Live when checked

    The beach near Gulf Place

    Camera page: Brett/Robinson Vacation Rentals

    Open cam

  • Phoenix Gulf Shores II Live when checked

    The beach east of Gulf Place

    Camera page: Brett/Robinson Vacation Rentals

    Open cam

  • Gulf Shores beach cam Not confirmed

    Gulf Shores beach

    Camera page: SkylineWebcams

    Open cam

  • Sea-N-Suds Not confirmed

    The restaurant's beach cam at 409 E Beach Blvd

    Camera page: Sea-N-Suds

    Open cam
Orange Beach west

Beach cams in Orange Beach west

  • Phoenix Gulf Towers Not confirmed

    The beach in front of Phoenix Gulf Towers

    Camera page: Brett/Robinson Vacation Rentals

    Open cam
Orange Beach

Beach cams in Orange Beach

  • Orange Beach, Turquoise Place view Not confirmed

    The beach in front of Turquoise Place

    Camera page: SkylineWebcams

    Open cam

  • Orange Beach panorama Not confirmed

    A panorama of the Orange Beach shore

    Camera page: SkylineWebcams

    Open cam
Orange Beach east

Beach cams in Orange Beach east

  • Phoenix East II Live when checked

    The beach near Perdido Pass

    Camera page: Brett/Robinson Vacation Rentals

    Open cam
East of Perdido Pass

Beach cams in East of Perdido Pass

  • Phoenix IX Not confirmed

    The beach in front of Phoenix IX

    Camera page: Brett/Robinson Vacation Rentals

    Open cam

  • Phoenix X Not confirmed

    The beach in front of Phoenix X

    Camera page: Brett/Robinson Vacation Rentals

    Open cam
Fort Morgan

Beach cams in Fort Morgan

  • The Beach Club Not confirmed

    The resort's beach

    Camera page: LiveBeaches

    Open cam
What people ask

Quick answers

Is there a live beach cam in Orange Beach?

Yes. The Phoenix East II cam near Perdido Pass was live on November 2, 2026; the other Orange Beach cams loaded, but without a confirmed live picture.

Can a beach cam show rip currents?

Sometimes. Look for a darker gap between breaking waves or a plume of sandy water heading out. A cam can't replace the flag, so check the surf line or text ALBEACHES to 888777 before you swim.

Stay nearby

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