Dauphin Island Beach or Orange Beach today?
Dauphin Island, Alabama · Orange Beach, Alabama — 51 km apart
Updated 6:03 AM CDT
91Dauphin Island Beach
vs
90Orange Beach
Too close to call today. Dauphin Island Beach scores 91 and Orange Beach scores 90, 51 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Neither pulls ahead on anything we measure today — every activity is within a few points. At 51 km apart they are drawing on the same weather and swell, so the deciding factor is the beach itself: parking, crowds, and what you want from the day.
| Activity | Dauphin Island Beach | Orange Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 94 | 94 | tie |
| Families with kids | 96 | 96 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 84 | 85 | tie |
| Surfing | 31 | 31 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Dauphin Island Beach | Orange Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 88°F | 88°F |
| Wave height | 0.3 ft | 0.4 ft |
| Air temperature | 83°F | 76°F |
| Wind | 9 mph | 6 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 11:02 AM | High 11:24 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 Orange Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (91 and 90), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Dauphin Island Beach and Orange Beach?
About 51 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.