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Dauphin Island Surf Forecast, Florida - West Coast

Florida - West Coast

Alabama Point1-2ftChandeleur Islands1-2ftThe Cross (Pensacola Beach)2-3ft
Dauphin Island surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
5.45s
Wind
13mph
ESE / Gusts 23mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
2.4ft @ 5sSSE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 11mph SSE winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|9-13mph SE
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with strong SE wind at 15mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|11-15mph SE
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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 1-2ft with a 5.45s swell period. Wind is ESE at 13mph. Conditions are rated 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 1-2ft, produced by a 2.4ft SSE wind swell swell at 5s. 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 Thursday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 2ft waves, a 6.55s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.