Dauphin Island Water Temperature

(Today) 2024

14°C / 57.2°F

The water will feel cool (fresh). Probably too cold for all but seasoned swimmers. We'd recommend a 4mm or 5mm wetsuit if you want to stay in the water.

*Live data from Dauphin Island Sea Lab, AL: 13.3°C / 55.9°F

Current weather

6°C / 43°F
(clear sky)
Partly cloudy
Wind
16 mph
Humidity
52%

The measurements for the water temperature in Dauphin Island, Alabama are provided by the daily satellite readings provided by the NOAA. The temperatures given are the sea surface temperature (SST) which is most relevant to recreational users.

*Live data may vary from satellite readings for a number of reasons. These include local factors, depth of smapling and time of day.

Water temp by month

Monthly average max / min water temperatures

The graph below shows the range of monthly Dauphin Island water temperature derived from many years of historical sea surface temperature data.

Dauphin Island average maximum / minimum water temperatures
Maximum and minimum monthly sea temperatures in Dauphin Island
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Min °C 10.9 10.1 12.7 18.2 20.8 26.5 28 28.5 26.5 22.1 17 13.7
Max °C 16.6 18.4 21.5 25 29 30.7 31.7 31.7 30 27.9 22.7 18.2
Min °F 53.9 53.5 58.4 67.5 72.7 81.4 83.8 84.6 81.1 74.1 64.8 58.4
Max °F 59.6 61.8 67.2 74.3 80.9 85.6 87.5 87.8 84.6 79.9 70.5 62.9

The warmest water temperature is in August with an average around 86.2°F / 30.1°C. The coldest month is January with an average water temperature of 56.7°F / 13.7°C.


7 day tide forecast for Dauphin Island

ThuFriSatSunMonTueWed
  • Low 6:11am
    (-0.12m)
  • High 7:30pm
    (0.45m)
  • Low 6:58am
    (-0.18m)
  • High 8:09pm
    (0.49m)
  • Low 7:56am
    (-0.21m)
  • High 8:54pm
    (0.51m)
  • Low 9:02am
    (-0.22m)
  • High 9:44pm
    (0.51m)
  • Low 10:11am
    (-0.22m)
  • High 10:35pm
    (0.49m)
  • Low 11:13am
    (-0.2m)
  • High 11:24pm
    (0.45m)
  • Low 12:03pm
    (-0.17m)
7 day tide times for Dauphin Island

*These tide times are estimates based on the nearest accurate location (Dauphin Island, Alabama) and may differ by up to half an hour depending on distance. Please note, the tide times given are not suitable for navigational purposes.