Dauphin Island Wave Conditions
Today’s wave height and sea conditions for Dauphin Island, Alabama, from the National Weather Service.
Small seas near Dauphin Island
Easy going for most boats.
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Select a coastal location on Pathr’s nautical chart to see its National Weather Service wave forecast. These are forecast locations, not live buoy measurements; sheltered spots may have no seas forecast.
Frequently asked
How big are the waves at Dauphin Island right now?+
The National Weather Service forecasts seas of about 1 ft near Dauphin Island, Alabama today, with 10 mph E wind, so conditions are small. Easy going for most boats.
Is it a good day to go out at Dauphin Island?+
With seas around 1 ft, conditions are small. Easy going for most boats. Always check the latest marine forecast and any small-craft advisories before heading out.
Where do these wave conditions come from?+
Wave heights on these pages come from the National Weather Service Coastal Waters Forecast for the marine zone around each spot. They are a forecast, not a measurement. In the Pathr app, the wind and waves layers are free and show right on the chart.
Bridge clearances near Dauphin Island
Vertical clearance and drawbridge opening schedules for the bridges closest to Dauphin Island. Check them against your air draft before you head out.

