Dauphin Island Sea Lab, AL (DPHA1) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station DPHA1, Dauphin Island Sea Lab, AL, reports real-time marine conditions from 30.251°N, 88.078°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Alabama). Readings refresh roughly every 10 minutes, and Big Buoy adds 7-day tide predictions, a solunar table, and a multi-day weather outlook for the area.
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Current conditions at Dauphin Island Sea Lab, AL
As of October 19, 2026 at 18:00 UTC, Dauphin Island Sea Lab, AL (DPHA1) is reporting water temperature 71°F, air temperature 67°F, wind at 14 mph, and barometric pressure 30.24 inHg.
- Water temperature
- 71°F
- Air temperature
- 67°F
- Wind
- 14 mph
- Barometric pressure
- 30.24 inHg
Observed October 19, 2026 at 18:00 UTC from NOAA NDBC station DPHA1. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy DPHA1 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, DPHA1 reports wind speed, gusts and direction, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and — where wave sensors are fitted — significant wave height, swell period, and wave direction.
What to watch in the Gulf of Mexico
The Gulf’s shallow, broad shelf means seas build and lay down quickly with the wind — short-period chop is the norm rather than long ocean swell. Summer afternoons bring fast-developing thunderstorms, so watch barometric pressure and wind trends closely before heading out.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the water temperature at Dauphin Island Sea Lab?
- Sea surface temperature at Dauphin Island Sea Lab was 71°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:00 UTC by NOAA station DPHA1 (Dauphin Island Sea Lab, AL). NDBC measures this near the surface, at a depth that varies by station.
- What is the air temperature at Dauphin Island Sea Lab?
- Air temperature at Dauphin Island Sea Lab was 67°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:00 UTC by NOAA station DPHA1 (Dauphin Island Sea Lab, AL).
- What is the wind doing at Dauphin Island Sea Lab?
- Wind at Dauphin Island Sea Lab was at 14 mph. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:00 UTC by NOAA station DPHA1 (Dauphin Island Sea Lab, AL). NDBC records wind at the station’s anemometer height, which is not the 10 m height used in marine forecasts.
- What is the barometric pressure at Dauphin Island Sea Lab?
- Sea-level pressure at Dauphin Island Sea Lab was 30.24 inHg (1023.9 hPa). Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:00 UTC by NOAA station DPHA1 (Dauphin Island Sea Lab, AL). NDBC reports pressure reduced to sea level rather than the raw reading at the station.
- Where is NOAA buoy DPHA1 located?
- Dauphin Island Sea Lab, AL (DPHA1) reports from 30.251°N, 88.078°W in the Gulf of Mexico (Alabama).
- How often is NOAA buoy DPHA1 updated?
- Station DPHA1 typically reports new observations about every 10 minutes. Big Buoy refreshes continuously so you always see the latest readings, alongside 7-day tide predictions and a solunar table for the area.
- What does NOAA buoy DPHA1 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for Dauphin Island Sea Lab, AL, plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for Dauphin Island Sea Lab, AL and every other NOAA buoy is free with no account required. Big Buoy Pro adds the Wind Tab, the Depth Chart, satellite overlays (sea surface temp, chlorophyll, currents), 16-day forecasts, and forecast model switching.