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Dauphin Island Surf Forecast, Florida - West Coast

Florida - West Coast

Alabama Point1-2ftChandeleur Islands1-2+ftThe Cross (Pensacola Beach)1-2ft
Dauphin Island surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
3.45s
Wind
12mph
N / Gusts 23mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.2ft @ 6sSSE
Wind Swell
2.2ft @ 3sNNE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Sat, Apr 41-2ft
Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 18mph out of the ESE.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|12-18mph SE
Sun, Apr 51-2ft
Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 12mph from the SW. Expect the wind to bump up to around 16mph by PM.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|10-16mph NNW
Mon, Apr 60-1ft
Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with moderate NNE wind around 13mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|10-13mph NE
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Wed
2ft
Swell building Wed, Apr 8Poor

8s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Dauphin Island Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
SSW
Best Wind
NNE
Season
Fall

Dauphin Island sits along the florida - west coast region of the northern Gulf of Mexico, offering mellow, wind-driven waves that are best caught during tropical storms or cold front passages pushing swell from the SSW. The sandy bottom and generally gentle conditions make this a forgiving spot for beginners and longboarders, though rideable surf is infrequent and largely dependent on tropical weather systems. What makes it unique is its remote, undeveloped character — when conditions align, surfers can enjoy uncrowded, glassy little runners with a wild, barrier island backdrop.

Strong currents during stormsJellyfishStingraysShallow sandbarsRapidly changing conditions

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Dauphin Island Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Dauphin Island?
The current wave height at Dauphin Island is 0-1ft with a 3.45s swell period. Wind is N at 12mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Dauphin Island surf forecast?
Our Dauphin Island forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at Dauphin Island?
The current breaking wave height at Dauphin Island is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.2ft SSE primary swell at 6s, a 2.2ft NNE wind swell swell at 3s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Dauphin Island?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Dauphin Island is Wednesday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 2ft waves, a 8.15s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.