Dauphin Island

Dauphin Island
FAQ

Everything you need to know before your beach day.

What are the beach conditions at Dauphin Island today?

Dauphin Island sits on the Gulf of Mexico. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 8735181, and rip current risk. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.

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Where do you park at Dauphin Island?

Park at Dauphin Island in lots like Dauphin Island East End Public Beach, West End Public Beach, Fort Gaines Historic Site. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from Beach fee and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.

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Where should you eat at Dauphin Island?

At Dauphin Island, don't miss the Steamed Royal Reds at Skinner's Seafood. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.

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What boat trips run from Dauphin Island?

Boats leave Dauphin Island from Dauphin Island Marina, including the Mobile Bay Ferry — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.

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What's happening at Dauphin Island this week?

Dauphin Island hosts Dauphin Island Fishing Pier and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.

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At Dauphin Island, the sun sets at 7:36 PM today — about 13h 17m of daylight. Sunrise was 6:20 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Dauphin Island update at the top of the conditions page.