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Public Beach
Beach · Dauphin Island, Alabama
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Rip Current Statement is in effect for Mobile Coastal; Baldwin Coastal; Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Coastal; Okaloosa Coastal.
- Water temp 71°F (22°C)
Live data from NOAA buoy DPHA1 (3 mi away), as of Oct 20, 4:00 AM UTC.
Why, sources & official advisories
- A Rip Current Statement is in effect for Mobile Coastal; Baldwin Coastal; Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Coastal; Okaloosa Coastal. — NWS Mobile AL
- Water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy DPHA1, as of Oct 20, 4:00 AM UTC
No official beach-advisory feed for Alabama yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Get an email when it’s warm enough
It’s 71°F at Public Beach now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
Tranquil gulf-front standby with a boardwalk to the beach & covered picnic shelters on the sand.
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Weather at Public Beach
67°F, Overcast · H 71° / L 63° · 3% chance of rain3-day forecast
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Public Beach?
- Public Beach is a beach in Dauphin Island, Alabama.
- What is the water temperature at Public Beach?
- As of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Public Beach in Dauphin Island, Alabama is 71°F (22°C), measured by NOAA buoy DPHA1, 3 miles away.
- Can you swim at Public Beach?
- Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Rip Current Statement is in effect for Mobile Coastal; Baldwin Coastal; Escambia Coastal; Santa Rosa Coastal; Okaloosa Coastal. Checked October 20, 2026.
- How is Public Beach rated?
- Public Beach in Dauphin Island, Alabama has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 1088 reviews.
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Location & Contact
1501 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528
Dauphin Island, Alabama 36528
🏖️ Best times & visiting tips
- ›Arrive early for best parking and beach spot selection
- ›Check for lifeguard schedules and swim only in designated areas
- ›Bring reef-safe sunscreen to protect marine life
- ›Watch for beach flags indicating water conditions
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