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Dauphin Island Surf Forecast

Florida - West Coast

Dauphin Island surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
Flat
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
4.9s
Wind
7mph
SE / Gusts 7mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.2ft @ 5sSE

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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

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Very Poor

Slim pickings today — Flat and very poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s SE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — Flat and mostly very poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s SSE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — Flat and mostly very poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

Slim pickings today — Flat and poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s SE|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SE|Calm

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Dauphin Island Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Dauphin Island?
The current wave height at Dauphin Island is Flat with a 4.9s swell period. Wind is SE at 7mph. 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.