91°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
17%
41
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 · 86°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 108. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. Heat index values as high as 105. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 91°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade
Water
- 86°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
37 /100
ok
29 Swim
57 Sunbathe
32 Walk
36 Fish
32 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
91°F
Light Rain
Wind
5 to 10 mph
SW
Rain
17%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
11 Extreme
High 10 AM–03 PM · burn in ~18m
Burn-free before 08 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
91°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
86°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
11:13 PM
0.5 ft · in 2.1h
Wave Height
1.0 ft
5s · SE swell
Barometer
30.00 inHg
1016 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
31 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 7mo 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
7:02 AM
Sunset
8:54 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:18 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 1:36 PM | High | 0.9 ft |
| 11:13 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 9:48 AM | High | 0.7 ft |
| 8:02 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:52 AM | High | 0.9 ft |
| 4:12 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:55 AM | High | 1.1 ft |
| 4:42 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:23 AM | High | 1.3 ft |
| 5:22 PM | Low | 0.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:02 AM | High | 1.4 ft |
| 6:05 PM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:48 AM | High | 1.5 ft |
| 6:51 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8735180, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
91°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
49%
23
91°
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
53%
21
90°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
43%
28
90°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
46%
23
91°
Sunny
14%
71
90°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
15%
43
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 86°F
- critical Extra water / electrolytes 91°F - heat risk
- recommended Cooling towel or hat sustained heat
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
11:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Major
4:30 AM - 6:30 AM
Minor
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Major
4:40 PM - 6:40 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
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Dauphin Island Public Beach today?
Dauphin Island Public Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
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.
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