Matt J
SWGB
From what I understand we're are most likely not going to see any tropical weather here, but we will have a colder than average winter.
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How late in the year do you swim in the gulf?
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From what I understand we're are most likely not going to see any tropical weather here, but we will have a colder than average winter.
sunspotbaby
SoWal Insider
didn't we have a colder than average winter last winter? yikes.
la la la lalalalalalala (fingers in ears) SHUT UP!!
here we go again. the heat is barely gone, the fall is so perfect, and winter haters are starting to cringe! I started loving winter at around age 45. hormonal. whattayagonnado?
rogpurf
Beach Lover
It was cold last year and also wet. Let's not have another one!
scooterbug44
SoWal Expert
didn't we have a colder than average winter last winter? yikes.
I don't enjoy hormones, so seek real heat......winter be damned! Actually, I love the winter, until it gets below 75 degrees.;-)
Matt J
SWGB
la la la lalalalalalala (fingers in ears) SHUT UP!!
I hereby transfer Tootsie's nickname to you both. She knows what it is and I can't post it here or I'll be banned.
Hop
Beach Fanatic
The gulf is funn every month of the year. When it gets cold, put on the old wet suit. There is always a brief acclamation period when the water is chilly but it's not as bad you would think. I can't believe more people don't get out and utilize our amazing water all year. I think it's funn to go swimming on Christmas and New Years just to say I did! Also, with a suit, there is no fear of flies or jellies. It's a neoprene security blanket! You guys might think I'm crazy, but I couldn't recommend it more.
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Are beach chair/umbrella rental companies still open this time of year?
Yes - in my experience. We rent through ResortQuest, and it's included thru the end of Oct. Only problem is that there are fewer "beach dudes" (what we like to call 'em), this month, so they come later in the a.m. - BUT they leave them set up later for wonderful sunset viewing time!
You will love it in October! I think the water is definitely warmer than in May.
Yes - in my experience. We rent through ResortQuest, and it's included thru the end of Oct. Only problem is that there are fewer "beach dudes" (what we like to call 'em), this month, so they come later in the a.m. - BUT they leave them set up later for wonderful sunset viewing time!
You will love it in October! I think the water is definitely warmer than in May.
Flossie
Beach Comber
That's great! I'm excited--which is why I'm obsessing.
Beach service isn't included with our condo, so we rent on our own. I can't remember who we used in May, but they would evict us from our chairs and umbrella really early. We noticed another company waited much later; of course, we can't remember its name either.