Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 10:47 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 12h 51m at 11:43 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Sep 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:481.28:480.76:287:15Full Moon1Thu
2Fri2:490.81:001.05:000.87:140.86:297:14Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat1:391.02:530.98:510.85:160.96:307:13Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun1:391.111:330.76:307:12Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon2:011.312:510.56:317:10Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue2:351.42:060.46:317:09Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:191.63:200.36:327:08Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:131.74:270.26:327:07Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri5:191.85:260.16:337:05Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat6:291.86:210.06:337:04Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun7:381.97:140.16:347:03Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon8:441.88:060.26:347:02Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue9:521.78:570.46:357:01New Moon13Tue
14Wed11:091.59:440.66:366:59New Moon14Wed
15Thu12:441.310:040.96:366:58New Moon15Thu
16Fri12:050.92:441.15:450.75:151.06:376:57Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:001.210:110.66:376:55Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:411.512:000.46:386:54Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon1:301.71:220.36:386:53Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue2:211.82:430.26:396:52First Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:161.83:560.26:396:50First Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:161.84:580.26:406:49First Quarter22Thu
23Fri5:231.75:510.26:416:48Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat6:321.76:360.36:416:47Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun7:341.67:120.46:426:45Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon8:271.57:370.66:426:44Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue9:171.47:320.76:436:43Full Moon27Tue
28Wed10:161.26:140.96:436:42Full Moon28Wed
29Thu12:241.011:261.14:530.95:120.96:446:40Full Moon29Thu
30Fri11:271.36:490.86:456:39Full Moon30Fri
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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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