Mobile County, AL · Gulf of Mexico

Dauphin Island Public Beach

1011 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528

A 14-mile barrier island at the mouth of Mobile Bay — Civil War-era Fort Gaines, the Estuarium, and the quieter Alabama Gulf alternative. The west end is private/residential; the public beach and Audubon Bird Sanctuary are at the east end. Migratory bird hot-spot in spring and fall.

Today's Conditions

Great day for photography.

NWS alert active · 80°F water · 83°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. East wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Weather

83°F air — ideal beach weather
20 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
Cloud cover — overcast reduces uv exposure but the vibe too

Water

80°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

Safety

NWS alert active — high surf advisory issued june 3 at 11:26am cdt until june 6 at 4:00am cdt by nws mobile al

55 /100

good

38 Swim

58 Sunbathe

76 Walk

44 Fish

79 Photo

Best for photography today

Water level 0.6 ft above predicted

Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.

NOAA station 8735180 · Observed 1.70 ft · Predicted 1.06 ft

Rip Currents Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued June 3 at 11:26AM CDT until June 7 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

NWS · In effect through Jun 7, 12:00 PM

Full NWS statement

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday morning. For the High Surf Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 4 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

High Surf High Surf Advisory

High Surf Advisory issued June 3 at 11:26AM CDT until June 6 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

NWS · In effect through Jun 6, 9:00 AM

Full NWS statement

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

83°F

Mostly Cloudy

Wind

20 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

UV Peak

8 Very High

High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m

Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM

Tomorrow

82°F

Partly Sunny

Water

Water Temp

80°F

Swimming weather

Barometer

30.09 inHg

1019 hPa

Water Quality

Clean

31 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus

USGS · sampled 6mo ago

Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference

No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (GMZ650)

The MOB office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.

ALZ265 Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal — Dauphin Island, Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores, n/a
FLZ202 Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal — Pensacola Beach, Gulf Breeze, Navarre Beach, n/a

NWS SRF · MOB · Issued Jun 3, 8:02 PM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:51 AM

Sunset

8:50 PM

Moon · 87%

Waning Gibbous

Neap tides — smaller range

Today's Tides

7-day chart →

Time	Type	Height
12:13 PM	High	1.5 ft

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jun 3

83°

Mostly Cloudy

Thu Jun 4

82°

Partly Sunny

Fri Jun 5

83°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

40%

Sat Jun 6

83°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

67%

Sun Jun 7

84°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

42%

Mon Jun 8

85°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

15%

Tue Jun 9

85°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

20%

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 20 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 80°F

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Best Fishing Times Today

Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.

Minor

10:50 PM - 11:50 PM

Major

3:20 AM - 5:20 AM

Minor

8:50 AM - 9:50 AM

Major

3:40 PM - 5:40 PM

Beach Info

Parking

ParkMobile required at the public beach: $10.35/day April 1 – Sept 30 (8 AM–7 PM); $5.35/day Oct 1 – March 31 (8 AM–5 PM). Annual public pass $150. Fort Gaines paid separately.

Dogs

Dogs allowed leashed year-round on most beaches; prohibited at West End Beach. Clean up required.

Entry Fee

$10.35/day in season (Apr–Sep), $5.35/day off-season.

Address

1011 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528

Amenities

restroomsshowersrestaurants in villagehistoric fortbird sanctuary

7-Day Tide Chart →

Full high/low predictions for the next week at Dauphin Island Public Beach.

7-Day Weather →

Extended forecast for Dauphin Island Public Beach from the National Weather Service.

Frequently Asked

Is Dauphin Island Public Beach dog-friendly?

Dogs allowed leashed year-round on most beaches; prohibited at West End Beach. Clean up required.

Is there an entry fee at Dauphin Island Public Beach?

$10.35/day in season (Apr–Sep), $5.35/day off-season.

Are there lifeguards at Dauphin Island Public Beach?

No lifeguards are stationed at Dauphin Island Public Beach. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.

What amenities are at Dauphin Island Public Beach?

Amenities at Dauphin Island Public Beach include restrooms, showers, restaurants in village, historic fort, bird sanctuary.

When is the water warmest at Dauphin Island Public Beach?

The Gulf of Mexico is bathwater-warm by mid-summer — 84-88°F is typical from July through September on the FL Gulf, TX coast, and AL/MS coast. Swimming comfortable from April through October on most of the Gulf.

Where is Dauphin Island Public Beach located?

Dauphin Island Public Beach is in Mobile County, AL, at 1011 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528.