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Perdido Pass in Orange Beach, Alabama: Pass Conditions, Sandbar Shifts & What It Means for Small vs. Deep-Draft Boats


By Meredith Folger Amon, Licensed in Alabama and Florida
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Perdido Pass is the gateway between our back bays and the Gulf. Living and working in Orange Beach and around Ono Island, I run this pass often and help clients plan for its changing conditions. Channels are marked, but bars and shoals migrate—especially after strong fronts or tropical systems. Below is a practical, boat-owner’s guide to what typically shifts, how storms reshape things, and how small craft versus deeper-draft boats and yachts can plan a safer, smoother run.

Perdido Pass Storm Changes Orange Beach Alabama

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What to Look for in a Marina or Boat-Friendly Community


Boat-Friendly Communities on Gulf Coast


Tips for finding homes with boat lifts, deep water access, and protected docking
By Meredith Amon, Licensed in Alabama and Florida

Living on the water isn't just about the view—it’s about access, convenience, and lifestyle. As someone who lives and works in one of the most boating-centric areas of the country, I’ve had countless conversations with homeowners and neighbors who’ve shared their firsthand experiences navigating the Gulf, the back bays, and canal systems. If you’re looking for a home with direct water access, here’s what I suggest you keep top of mind when searching for a marina or boat-friendly community.

1. Water Depth and Tidal Impact

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