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.

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Today's Conditions

Ideal for swimming.

77°F water

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Partly sunny, with a high near 70. North wind around 10 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

Weather

70°F air — cool but workable
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

77°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

79 /100

great

87 Swim

75 Sunbathe

82 Walk

74 Fish

80 Photo

Best for swimming today

Water level 0.7 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 1.28 ft · Predicted 0.58 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

70°F

Clear

Wind

10 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

Air Quality

19 Good

PM2.5 (fine particles) · Mobile

UV Peak

5 Moderate

Peaks 12 PM · burn in ~40m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 03 PM

Tomorrow

70°F

Mostly Sunny

Water

Water Temp

77°F

Swimming weather

Next High Tide

8:21 PM

1.5 ft · in 1.8h

Wave Height

2.0 ft

4s · ENE swell

Barometer

30.06 inHg

1018 hPa · buoy 42012

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 Nov 7, 4:54 AM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:11 AM

Sunset

5:00 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
6:47 AM	Low	0.2 ft
8:21 PM	High	1.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
7:36 AM	Low	0.1 ft
8:47 PM	High	1.6 ft

Time	Type	Height
8:25 AM	Low	0.0 ft
9:19 PM	High	1.7 ft

Time	Type	Height
9:15 AM	Low	-0.0 ft
9:57 PM	High	1.7 ft

Time	Type	Height
10:05 AM	Low	-0.1 ft
10:39 PM	High	1.7 ft

Time	Type	Height
10:54 AM	Low	-0.1 ft
11:22 PM	High	1.6 ft

Time	Type	Height
11:39 AM	Low	-0.1 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8735180, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Nov 7

70°

Partly Sunny

Sun Nov 8

70°

Mostly Sunny

Mon Nov 9

71°

Mostly Sunny

Tue Nov 10

71°

Sunny

Wed Nov 11

72°

Partly Sunny

Thu Nov 12

72°

Partly Sunny

11%

Fri Nov 13

65°

Sunny

What to Bring Today

recommended SPF 30 sunscreen clear day + warm temps
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 77°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.

Major

9:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Minor

4:20 AM - 5:20 AM

Major

9:20 AM - 11:20 AM

Minor

3:30 PM - 4:30 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

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.