We are planning a return visit to Seacrest or Rosemary Beach in September and/or October. I'm wondering if the beach and the water will still be warm enough, particularly through mid to late October. We love long beach walks and swimming in shallower water.
Thanks!
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SoWal Insider
Terrible. No just kidding. 
Actually that is the best time of year. Don't tell anyone!
We have a house in the Seacrest Beach development with the 12,000 square foot pool (it's for rent, great Gulf views, PM me if interested) and my boys swam in October and early November this year. The pool is not heated btw. The weather that time of year is darned close to perfect. There is a great wine festival sometime in October in Rosemary that is very popular. You can't go wrong!
Edit to say that the water does cool off from its bathwater summer highs, but I don't think it's too cold for most people to swim until sometime in November. I'm sure someone else can provide more details.
Actually that is the best time of year. Don't tell anyone!We have a house in the Seacrest Beach development with the 12,000 square foot pool (it's for rent, great Gulf views, PM me if interested) and my boys swam in October and early November this year. The pool is not heated btw. The weather that time of year is darned close to perfect. There is a great wine festival sometime in October in Rosemary that is very popular. You can't go wrong!
Edit to say that the water does cool off from its bathwater summer highs, but I don't think it's too cold for most people to swim until sometime in November. I'm sure someone else can provide more details.
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Beach Fanatic
If no tropical storms, Sept and Oct are simply the BEST time to SoWal.
Almost as good as the first warm days of spring.
(gotta get me some sun!!!!!)
Almost as good as the first warm days of spring.
(gotta get me some sun!!!!!)
Beach Lover
September and October are the best times to have funn in sowal. My family and I come down every September and unless there has been a hurricane, it is absolutely FAB! Not a lot of tourists, no kids running around, no long waits at local restaurants, etc. Also, we have been down several times in Dec, Jan and Feb and very nice as well. As a matter of fact, we will be down in 2 weeks! Can't wait!
Beach Lover
I also agree that Sept and Oct is the best time of year to visit. The only downside is that yellow flies love that time of year as well... If they're on the beach, it's miserable...
The problem is you never know ahead of time when they'll arrive.
Little Fish
The problem is you never know ahead of time when they'll arrive.
Little Fish
Beach Fanatic
Come on down! The water's fine.
Moderator
Awesome! The water is still really warm, but the air is not oppressively hot. The perfect combo. Beware the northly wind, though! FLIES!!!
Beach Fanatic
Sept. and October are absolutely my favorite time at the beach. There are no crowds and the water is still at a very comfortable temperature (way down from the bathwater-warm that it can get in August). We love to have friends down for at least a couple of UGA-away-game viewing weekends. Just watch out for those pesky flies and hurricanes.
SoWal Insider
September and October are the best times to have funn in sowal. My family and I come down every September and unless there has been a hurricane, it is absolutely FAB! Not a lot of tourists, no kids running around, no long waits at local restaurants, etc. Also, we have been down several times in Dec, Jan and Feb and very nice as well. As a matter of fact, we will be down in 2 weeks! Can't wait!
whiskey river, awesome puppy tar you got there.
SoWal Insider
If you make a reservation, be sure you have a full understanding of whether you can get a refund in the event of inclement weather. Policies of local management companies do vary, and usually there has to be a mandatory evacuation of the area for any refunds or credits to occur if you don't go.
Beach Lover
October 1st ish is my time for the coast or close to it. I have always kinda like the seafood festival, don't really know why.. just to see what may have change.
The weather is really great and the crowds are at a minimum.
The fishing rodeo has began... and before Peter Bos got involved... You could go to the docks have a few cool ones and see what everyone brought in. It just really is a good time for the coast.
The weather is really great and the crowds are at a minimum.
The fishing rodeo has began... and before Peter Bos got involved... You could go to the docks have a few cool ones and see what everyone brought in. It just really is a good time for the coast.
SWGB
Terrible. No just kidding.
We have a house in the Seacrest Beach development with the 12,000 square foot pool (it's for rent, great Gulf views, PM me if interested) and my boys swam in October and early November this year. The pool is not heated btw. The weather that time of year is darned close to perfect. There is a great wine festival sometime in October in Rosemary that is very popular. You can't go wrong!
Edit to say that the water does cool off from its bathwater summer highs, but I don't think it's too cold for most people to swim until sometime in November. I'm sure someone else can provide more details.
Don't they heat the smaller pool over by The Village of South Walton? I remember hearing that somewhere.
SoWal Insider
Don't they heat the smaller pool over by The Village of South Walton? I remember hearing that somewhere.
I think I have heard that too. I think it is only for Village people.
If we as Seacrest Beach North owners were able to use it, I think our association would have told us, and I haven't heard anything official.
Beach Crab
Our family of five targets late October - early November for a week of fun and have never been disappointed. Water is still warm and beach is deserted (at least around Carillon). Rental prices are right, too.
Beach Fanatic
I have one thing to add: September can be HOT as Hades, and the dog flies can be a problem, especially in early September. October and early November, however, would be my favorite time of year (except for May and early June , my other favorite time of year).
Just my .02 worth.
, my other favorite time of year).Just my .02 worth.
SWGB
I think I have heard that too. I think it is only for Village people.
That explains the Indian, cop, construction worker, and sailor hanging around there. :funn:
SoWal Insider
I think I have heard that too. I think it is only for Village people.
I dont know if the pool is heated at the Village or not but Seacrest Beach North homeowners are not allowed to use that pool. The Inn at Seacrest Beach's pool is able to be heated but because of the price to do so we (the board) rarely do. I have caught many Seacrest Beach renters and owners who have jumped the fence to get into the Inn pool...
Beach LoverAuthor
Thanks to everyone for all the information.........we did rent a house in Water's Edge for 6 weeks in September and October. Hope time flies quickly because we are so excited to be there. 
Beach Fanatic
SIX WEEKS! AHHHHHHHHH! TOO BAD!
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