The City of Orange Beach has taken a proactive approach to beach safety. There are Beach Warning Flags posted at the public beach access points which are; Romar Beach, Cotton Bayou, AL Point, and Shell Parking Lot. These flags are updated daily regarding the current surf conditions, and changed at anytime surf conditions warrant. In addition, you can call the daily surf report line at (251) 981-7873, or tune into to Sunny 105.7 for the surf report.
2011 Beach Stat's
Daily Reports Minor First Aids 69 Major First Aids 17 Public Contacts 20,656 Preventative Actions 1,883 Missing Persons 18 Lost Persons 5 Persons Rescued 37 Persons Assisted 108 Stings 22 Attendance 229,497 Flag Conditions Green 53 Yellow 234 Red 33 Double Red 4 Purple 2 |
2012 Beach Stat's
Daily Reports Minor First Aid 114 Major First Aid 8 Public Contacts 9,903 Preventative Actions 1,039 Missing Persons 30 Lost Persons 1 Persons Rescued 13 Assists 109 Stings 10 PWC/Boat Infractions 50 Attendance 261,228 Flag Conditions Green 11 Yellow 134 Red 31 Double Red 1 Purple 8 |