State park in Alabama

Gulf State Park Travel Guide

Gulf State Park travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

🌙 56°F now🕔 10:11 PM local📅 Best: February, April, July and October

Active alerts for Gulf State Park

⚠️Sat, Oct 31: heavy rain, 1,6 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Wed, Nov 4: heavy rain, 1,1 in. Flooding and delays possible.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Summary

Gulf State Park is a state park in Alabama. Gulf State Park is known for white sand and a fishing pier.

Right now it is 56°F (13°C) in Gulf State Park with clear. It feels like 52°F. Today runs from 55°F to 78°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Gulf State Park is February, April, July and October. The climate is temperate. January, May and November tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 89°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 44°F.

The closest major airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), about 157 mi away. Nearby highlights include French Quarter.

In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 78°F is in line with the 79°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Gulf State Park today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Gulf State Park

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 30°15′58″N 87°39′14″W (30.2661, -87.6539)

Weather in Gulf State Park right now

🌙
56°F
Clear · feels like 52°F
Humidity73%
Wind7 mph NE
Gusts18 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover2%
Pressure1022 hPa
VisibilityGood · 8 mi
Air quality28 · Good
Sunrise7:01 AM
Sunset6:06 PM
Moon🌖 Waning gibbous · 94%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:11 PM, Oct 28 local time.

⚠️Sat, Oct 31: heavy rain, 1,6 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Wed, Nov 4: heavy rain, 1,1 in. Flooding and delays possible.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 31

⛈️ 77° / 70°

Thunderstorm · 48% rain · wind 17 mph

Sunday, Nov 1

🌧️ 80° / 70°

Heavy drizzle · 54% rain · wind 11 mph

Quick facts about Gulf State Park

TypeState park
StateAlabama
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates30°15′58″N 87°39′14″W (30.2661, -87.6539)
Established1939
Known forwhite sand and a fishing pier
Local time10:11 PM (UTC-05:00)
Best monthsFebruary, April, July and October
ClimateTemperate

Things to do in Gulf State Park

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Gulf State Park.

Best time to visit Gulf State Park

Go in February, April, July and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, May and November - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★☆☆
February★★★★☆
March★★★★☆
April★★★★☆
May★★★☆☆
June★★★★☆
July★★★★☆
August★★★☆☆
September★★★★☆
October★★★★☆
November★★★☆☆
December★★★☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, May and November - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Gulf State Park

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

Explore Gulf State Park

Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gulf State Park?

Gulf State Park is a state park in Alabama. Its coordinates are 30.2661, -87.6539. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Gulf State Park right now?

It is currently 56°F (13°C) with clear. Humidity is 73% and wind is 7 mph.

When is the best time to visit Gulf State Park?

February, April, July and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Gulf State Park, which has a temperate climate. January, May and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Gulf State Park in?

Gulf State Park observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 10:11 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Gulf State Park?

The closest airports are Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), 157 mi away and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 300 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Gulf State Park?

Popular options include French Quarter.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 28, 2026 at 10:11 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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