Welcome to the City of Orange Beach Surf Rescue Division.
Surf Rescue had humble beginnings. In 2008, daily patrols consisted of tow USLA trained lifeguards covering 7 1/2 miles of coastline and educating visitors about beach and water safety. Three years later, Surf Rescue has grown tremendously, receiving the title "Molly's Patrol," thanks to the generous donations from Tommy and Rebecca Bryant. Molly's Patrol was established in the memory of Molly Bryant to further educate beach goers about the hidden dangers of rip currents and other beach hazards. Today, Surf Rescue, or Molly's Patrol, consists of 8 lifeguards covering the 9 1/2 miles of coastline with 4 lifeguard towers, 4 ATV's, and 2 jet skis. In 2014, the Alabama State Park contracted with Orange Beach Surf Rescue to provide lifeguards at the Saltwater Pavilion. Starting out under Parks & Recreation, Surf Rescue was moved on January 1, 2012 to the Fire Department and is now a division of Fire Rescue.
Today's Surf Conditions
The absence of Beach Warning Flags or Lifeguards does not indicate that it is safe to enter the Gulf.
For Daily Surf Conditions please call (251) 981-SURF (7873) or tune into
Sunny 105.7 FM
For Daily Surf Conditions please call (251) 981-SURF (7873) or tune into
Sunny 105.7 FM