86°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
32%
48
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
Decent day for sunbathing.
Thunderstorms · 84°F water · 86°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Weather
- 86°F air — ideal beach weather
- 32% rain — pop-up showers possible
Water
- 84°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
42 /100
ok
33 Swim
69 Sunbathe
37 Walk
42 Fish
34 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
86°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
5 mph
SW
Rain
32%
Today
UV Peak
11 Extreme
High 10 AM–03 PM · burn in ~18m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
87°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
84°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
7:07 PM
-0.1 ft · in 4.4h
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
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:52 AM
Sunset
8:57 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 7:31 AM | High | 1.4 ft |
| 7:07 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
87°
Sunny
13%
85
88°
Sunny
1%
85
87°
Sunny
0%
85
89°
Sunny
6%
77
89°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
36%
39
88°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
29%
46
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 84°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 32% rain chance
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.
Major
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Minor
3:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Major
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Minor
5:10 PM - 6:10 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
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.
Nearby Beaches
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