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Perdido Pass Jetties — Alabama Point

Orange Beach, Alabama, United States

Perdido Pass Jetties at Alabama Point is a current shore-diving and snorkeling destination offered by a Gulf Shores dive operator when tide and sea conditions are favorable.

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WaterMarine
AccessPublic beach and jetty access subject to parking, beach rules, tide, weather and any temporary closures.
ExperienceCertified divers comfortable with shore entries, tidal current, surge, boat traffic and limited visibility
Maximum depthRoute and tide dependent; obtain a current local briefing
Best seasonDive only when weather, visibility and tidal current are favorable.
VisibilityHighly variable with tide, wind, waves, runoff and boat traffic.

Aquatic life at this dive site

What divers may encounter

Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.

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Aquatic life research in progress

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

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Photographs

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Dive videos

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Published reference location

Location map

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Published reference coordinates30.27689, -87.55114
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Recent field observations

Diver-reported temperatures

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Diver field observation

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Depth readings

Why divers know this place

Highlights

Accessible Gulf shore dive along the seawall and jetties with marine life concentrated around structure.

Before you arrive

Access notes

The current operator recommends an incoming tide, approximately an hour or more before peak. Confirm conditions and legal entry immediately before diving.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Strong tidal current, surge, waves, boat traffic, fishing line and hooks, slippery rocks, limited visibility and difficult exits.

At the site

Facilities and support

The east public beach area is documented with parking, restrooms, picnic shelters and an outdoor rinse shower; verify availability.

Independent resource notice

This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.