Dauphin Island Pier

About

Anyone around this area treat you well. They might even be nice enough to offer you dinner and a bed at night. This place is the prime example of southern hospitality. The island is made up mostly of retired guys so there's no pressure. Also, this area is great for fishing and skimming if you enjoy that too.

Atmosphere:
This is one of the golden spots in the gulf. Nobody comes out here normally except on holiday weeks. The waves are best in the fall during hurricane season where the swells get up to well over 6ft. Don't miss it!

Additional Info:
This place has two best breaks. The first is anywhere within 100 yards of the pier. The second is out on the sandbar about 75 feet out. The breaks are easy to spot. Have some fun with your shortboard.

Location

Access

This has to be the best spot for all surfers in Alabama and western Florida. Driving from Mobile, Alabama, take I-10W toward Pascagoula and get off at exit 17-A. Get onto AL-193S until you cross the bridge to Dauphin Island. The beach is to your left once on the island. Can't miss it! The break is on the far east side of the island.

Walk	Instant access (<5 min)
Public access	Yes
4x4 required	Yes
Boat required	No

Wave Characteristics

Type	Beach break
Direction	Right and left
Bottom	Sandy with rock
Power	Hollow, Fast, Fun
Frequency	Regular (100 days/year)
Normal length	Short (<50m)
Good day length	Normal (50 to 150m)

Ideal Conditions

Wind direction	North, NorthWest, West, NorthEast
Swell direction	North, NorthWest, West, NorthEast
Swell size	3ft-5ft - 6ft+
Tide	Mid and high tide
Tide movement	Falling tide

Crowd

Week	Empty
Weekend	Few surfers

Dangers

Rips / undertow

Videos

None

Nearby spots

Sand Island

2.94 miles away

Direction:	Left
Bottom:	Sandy
Frequency:	Sometimes breaks (50 days/year)

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West Pass

20.18 miles away

Direction:	Right and left
Bottom:	Sandy
Frequency:	Regular (100 days/year)

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