Dauphin Island Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Dauphin Island Beach, Alabama
Updated 3:00 AM CDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
97/100
- 73°F, wind 6 mph
- Moderate UV (3)
- Clear skies
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
96/100
- 74°F, wind 6 mph
- Clear skies
- ⚠ UV reaches 7 — high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
99/100
- 74°F, wind 6 mph
- Clear skies
- Golden hour before sunset
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS MOB Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-10-12. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time CDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 10:47 AM | 0.2 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Dauphin Island Hydro · 1.8 km away.
About Dauphin Island Beach
Dauphin Island Beach sits on the Alabama coast, where the water runs from about 57°F in January to 89°F in August.
The water averages above 70°F in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November — 8 months of the year — peaking around 89°F in August and dropping to about 57°F in January.
Today it is 78°F. That is 1° above the October average of 77°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Dauphin Island Hydro about 1.8 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Dauphin Island Beach?
We score today 99 out of 100 — great. The best window is afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at Dauphin Island Beach?
About 78°F. That is 1° above the October average of 77°F here.
Are there rip currents at Dauphin Island Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Dauphin Island Beach as low for today. Low risk is not no risk: rip currents still form near groins, jetties and piers.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Dauphin Island Hydro about 1.8 km away on the open coast.