Gulf of Mexico (US, AL) Fishing Forecast & Report

30.2764° N, 87.569° W

Fishing conditions for Gulf of Mexico (US, AL)

Today Tomorrow Nov 3 Nov 4 Nov 5 Nov 6
sunrise 07:03
sunset 18:03

Biting score

69%
Good biting conditions

The best time for fishing is night, morning and evening

  • 02:00
  • 05:00
  • 08:00
  • 11:00
  • 14:00
  • 17:00
  • 20:00
  • 23:00
  • Rain1
  • Rain1
  • Rain1
  • Rain1
  • Rain1
  • Rain1
  • Rain1
  • CloudyNight1
  • 42%
  • 69%
  • 56%
  • 49%
  • 49%
  • 42%
  • 43%
  • 56%
  • OK biting conditions
  • Good biting conditions
  • OK biting conditions
  • OK biting conditions
  • OK biting conditions
  • OK biting conditions
  • OK biting conditions
  • OK biting conditions

Now, November 1
3:45 AM

Rain1
23° FEELS LIKE20°
wind
8.1 m/s GUSTS12.15 m/s
102 kPa RISING PRESSURE
humidity
90%
uv index
0low
cloud cover
27%
visibility
24km
moon rise
22:14AM
moon
moonnew moon
  • Gulf of Mexico (US, AL) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Gulf of Mexico (US, AL), United States, according to the solunar forecast, is high, which leads to a good bite score.

    Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Tuesday (8 PM peak), Wednesday (8 AM peak) and Friday (11 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Gulf of Mexico (US, AL).

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 73°F (23°C). Sunrise today: 07:03 AM, sunset: 06:03 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly clear.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low).

    The wind is coming from the north at 18.1 mph (8.1 m/s), with gusts reaching 27.2 mph (12.15 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.12 inHg (765 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 10:14 PM and moonset at 12:54 PM.

About this spot

  • Gulf of Mexico (US, AL) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today

    Current fishing activity in Gulf of Mexico (US, AL), United States, according to the solunar forecast, is high, which leads to a good bite score.

    Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Tuesday (8 PM peak), Wednesday (8 AM peak) and Friday (11 PM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Gulf of Mexico (US, AL).

  • Air conditions

    The air temperature is 73°F (23°C). Sunrise today: 07:03 AM, sunset: 06:03 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is mostly clear.

    The UV index is currently 0 (Low).

    The wind is coming from the north at 18.1 mph (8.1 m/s), with gusts reaching 27.2 mph (12.15 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.12 inHg (765 mmHg).

  • Moon Phases

    The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 10:14 PM and moonset at 12:54 PM.

Fishing regulations for Gulf of Mexico (US, AL)

Archive

About this spot

Reviews 1

  • WA
    Windy AI 08 July 2026
    The Gulf of Mexico off Alabama's Emerald Coast provides access to one of the northern Gulf's most productive marine fisheries, where the warm, clear waters support red drum, spotted seatrout, Spanish mackerel, and cobia alongside offshore species like red snapper and grouper. Alabama's relatively small Gulf coastline concentrates exceptional marine fishing resources within a short boat ride of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Spot Features: The Gulf of Mexico off Alabama's coast provides access to both nearshore and offshore fishing from the ports of Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, and Dauphin Island. Inshore red drum and seatrout on the grass flats inside the barrier islands, Spanish mackerel trolling nearshore, cobia targeting large fish near the surface in spring. Seasonality: Red drum and spotted seatrout are the primary inshore species in the Gulf of Mexico off Alabama's coast year-round, with the best action in fall from September through November. Spanish mackerel are a warm-season nearshore species from April through November. Cobia are present in spring and early summer (April-June) as they migrate through Alabama coastal waters.
Guest:

Nearest Meteostations

Closest meteostation (1.53 km):

Closest tide buoy (1.37 km):

Professional Weather App

Windy.app is a professional weather app, created for water and wind sports and all outdoor activities.
Get a detailed online 10 day weather forecast, live worldwide wind map and local weather reports from the most accurate weather models.
Compare spot conditions, ask locals in the app chat, discover meteo lessons, and share your experience in our Windy.app Community.
Be sure with Windy.app.
WINDY APP Appstore WINDY APP Google Play WINDY APP Huawei store
WINDY APP