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 5h 56m 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 - Feb 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:271.15:22-0.76:435:28Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:231.26:18-0.96:425:29Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu8:201.37:17-0.96:415:30Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri9:191.28:14-1.06:415:31Full Moon4Fri
5Sat10:191.19:07-0.96:405:32Full Moon5Sat
6Sun11:211.09:54-0.86:395:33Full Moon6Sun
7Mon10:32-0.56:395:34Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:260.710:54-0.26:385:34Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed1:370.42:440.110:040.07:200.06:375:35Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu3:310.12:390.46:330.16:365:36Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:070.61:40-0.26:355:37Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:510.83:02-0.46:355:38Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:430.94:05-0.56:345:38Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:400.95:01-0.66:335:39Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:361.05:56-0.66:325:40Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed7:261.06:48-0.66:315:41Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu8:120.97:37-0.66:305:42Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:550.98:18-0.56:295:42New Moon18Fri
19Sat9:360.88:51-0.56:285:43New Moon19Sat
20Sun10:200.79:13-0.46:275:44New Moon20Sun
21Mon11:110.69:23-0.26:265:45New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:12-0.16:255:45Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:110.41:530.28:300.16:020.16:245:46Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu1:270.31:300.46:160.210:330.06:235:47Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri1:430.56:225:48Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat2:120.712:08-0.16:215:48First Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:540.91:37-0.36:205:49First Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:491.02:56-0.46:195:50First Quarter28Mon
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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