Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : 10:47 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 53m at 11:43 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Jan 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:060.75:06-0.16:485:03First Quarter1Sat
2Sun6:240.95:00-0.36:495:03Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:541.05:36-0.56:495:04Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:361.26:24-0.76:495:05Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed8:241.37:18-0.86:495:05Full Moon5Wed
6Thu9:181.48:18-0.96:495:06Full Moon6Thu
7Fri10:121.49:18-1.06:495:07Full Moon7Fri
8Sat11:061.310:06-1.06:495:08Full Moon8Sat
9Sun10:54-0.96:495:09Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:001.111:30-0.76:495:09Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:480.811:54-0.46:495:10Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed1:240.511:120.211:30-0.16:495:11Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:300.39:120.06:495:12Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:240.64:06-0.16:495:13Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:480.84:36-0.46:495:14Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:240.95:18-0.66:495:14Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon7:061.06:12-0.76:495:15Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:481.07:00-0.76:485:16Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:241.07:54-0.76:485:17New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:061.08:42-0.76:485:18New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:481.09:24-0.76:485:19New Moon21Fri
22Sat10:240.99:54-0.76:475:20New Moon22Sat
23Sun11:000.810:18-0.66:475:21Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:360.610:30-0.56:475:21Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:30-0.36:465:22Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:120.510:18-0.26:465:23Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:360.35:120.29:30-0.16:455:24Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:000.46:360.06:455:25First Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:120.53:24-0.26:445:26First Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:480.73:48-0.46:445:27First Quarter30Sun
31Mon5:360.94:30-0.66:435:28Waxing Gibbous31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8735180)

Common Questions About Dauphin Island, AL Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Dauphin Island, AL today?

Slack tide in Dauphin Island, AL is approximately 5:15 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Dauphin Island, AL?

Dauphin Island, AL is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 96% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Dauphin Island, AL tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Dauphin Island, AL?

Tide predictions for Dauphin Island, AL come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Dauphin Island, AL?

Tide data for Dauphin Island, AL is sourced from NOAA Station #8735180. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8735180.

What is the moon phase in Dauphin Island, AL tonight?

Tonight the moon over Dauphin Island, AL is Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated). This places Dauphin Island, AL in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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