Dauphin Island Beach or Gulf Shores Beach today?
Dauphin Island, Alabama · Gulf Shores, Alabama — 38 km apart
Updated 6:03 AM CDT
91Dauphin Island Beach
vs
88Gulf Shores Beach
Too close to call today. Dauphin Island Beach scores 91 and Gulf Shores Beach scores 88, 38 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Dauphin Island Beach does not lead on any activity today.
- Go to Gulf Shores Beach for walking & shelling — walking & shelling 88 vs 84.
| Activity | Dauphin Island Beach | Gulf Shores Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 94 | 94 | tie |
| Families with kids | 96 | 96 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 84 | 88 | Gulf Shores Beach |
| Surfing | 31 | 33 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Dauphin Island Beach | Gulf Shores Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 88°F | 88°F |
| Wave height | 0.3 ft | 0.5 ft |
| Air temperature | 83°F | 76°F |
| Wind | 9 mph | 3 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 11:02 AM | High 9:33 AM |
Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.
Frequently asked questions
Should I go to Dauphin Island Beach or Gulf Shores Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (91 and 88), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Dauphin Island Beach and Gulf Shores Beach?
About 38 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.