Dauphin Island Beach or Gulf Shores Beach today?
Dauphin Island, Alabama · Gulf Shores, Alabama — 38 km apart
Updated 3:00 AM CDT
99Dauphin Island Beach
vs
99Gulf Shores Beach
Too close to call today. Dauphin Island Beach scores 99 and Gulf Shores Beach scores 99, 38 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to Dauphin Island Beach for swimming, families with kids, walking & shelling — swimming 98 vs 93.
- Gulf Shores Beach does not lead on any activity today.
| Activity | Dauphin Island Beach | Gulf Shores Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 98 | 93 | Dauphin Island Beach |
| Families with kids | 99 | 93 | Dauphin Island Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 98 | 72 | Dauphin Island Beach |
| Surfing | 34 | 35 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Dauphin Island Beach | Gulf Shores Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 78°F | 79°F |
| Wave height | 0.5 ft | 0.6 ft |
| Air temperature | 73°F | 64°F |
| Wind | 4 mph | 3 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 10:47 AM | Low 7:29 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 (99 and 99), 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.
Which is better with kids, Dauphin Island Beach or Gulf Shores Beach?
Dauphin Island Beach today — 99 against 93 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.