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 8h 00m 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 - Apr 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:021.25:26-0.35:416:10Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat8:251.16:15-0.25:406:11Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:010.97:000.15:396:12Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:300.411:580.77:330.42:540.35:376:12Full Moon4Mon
5Tue9:370.74:090.65:500.25:366:13Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:570.98:350.05:356:13Full Moon6Wed
7Thu10:401.210:00-0.15:346:14Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:281.311:13-0.25:336:15Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:171.45:326:15Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun1:071.412:27-0.25:306:16Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon1:571.31:44-0.25:296:17Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:491.32:52-0.15:286:17Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:451.23:47-0.15:276:18Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:481.14:300.05:266:18Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri5:581.05:010.15:256:19Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat7:160.85:170.25:246:20Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:470.68:540.74:550.41:520.55:236:20Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon9:440.73:440.54:350.45:216:21Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue9:130.86:020.35:206:22New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:231.07:150.15:196:22New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:481.28:220.05:186:23New Moon21Thu
22Fri10:221.39:27-0.15:176:23New Moon22Fri
23Sat11:031.410:32-0.25:166:24Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:511.56:157:25Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon1:431.612:40-0.26:147:25Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue2:371.61:50-0.36:137:26First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:351.52:58-0.36:127:27First Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:401.43:58-0.26:117:27First Quarter28Thu
29Fri6:081.24:47-0.16:107:28First Quarter29Fri
30Sat8:071.05:250.16:097:29Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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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