Perdido Beach
Free live surf cam at Perdido Beach, Alabama, hosted by the Perdido Key Area Chamber of Commerce. A quiet Gulf Coast beach break near the Alabama-Florida line.
Alabama
3 free live surf cams tracked in Alabama
About Alabama Surfing
Alabama's surf coast is a short stretch of the Gulf of Mexico around Gulf Shores and Orange Beach — warm, generally gentle, wind-driven surf rather than a consistent groundswell coastline. The biggest swells typically arrive with tropical storms and hurricanes moving through the Gulf.
When to Surf
Real NOAA buoy data shows offshore swell typically peaking around January (averaging roughly 3.1 ft) and easing to its calmest around July (roughly 1.5 ft).
Water Temp & Wetsuit Needs
Water ranges from roughly 62°F in the coldest month to 85°F in the warmest. In the coldest stretch, a 3/2mm wetsuit is the standard choice; by the warmest month, boardshorts or a rashguard is enough — a wetsuit is rarely needed.
Skill Level Breakdown
Of Alabama's 3 tracked cams, 3 are beach breaks — generally the most beginner/longboard-friendly wave type.
Surf Etiquette
The core etiquette rules are the same on every coast: the surfer closest to the peak has right of way, don't drop in on a rider already up, and take a few minutes to watch how a lineup is working before paddling out if you're new to a spot. See each spot's own page for etiquette notes specific to its break type.
Quick Facts
- Cams tracked: 3
- Coastline: Gulf
- Break types: 3 beach
Cams on the Map
Terry’s Cove
Free live surf cam at Terry’s Cove, Orange Beach, Alabama, run by Turquoise Place resort. A Gulf Coast beach break near the pass to Cotton Bayou.