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 : 10:33 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 26m at 11:03 am (1.4 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 - Jan 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:581.310:16-0.96:485:02New Moon1Mon
2Tue11:401.111:01-0.86:485:03Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed11:36-0.66:495:04Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu12:120.911:55-0.46:495:04Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri12:270.611:32-0.26:495:05First Quarter5Fri
6Sat12:020.46:560.39:500.06:495:06First Quarter6Sat
7Sun5:510.58:050.06:495:07First Quarter7Sun
8Mon5:290.65:07-0.26:495:07First Quarter8Mon
9Tue5:420.85:06-0.36:495:08Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed6:140.95:29-0.56:495:09Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu6:531.06:04-0.66:495:10Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri7:361.16:49-0.76:495:11Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat8:211.17:38-0.86:495:11Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun9:061.28:25-0.86:495:12Full Moon14Sun
15Mon9:511.19:07-0.86:495:13Full Moon15Mon
16Tue10:351.19:44-0.86:495:14Full Moon16Tue
17Wed11:190.910:15-0.76:495:15Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu10:40-0.66:495:16Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri12:030.710:55-0.46:485:17Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:450.510:440.210:36-0.26:485:17Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun4:070.38:310.06:485:18Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon4:120.62:47-0.16:475:19Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue4:460.83:31-0.46:475:20Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed5:341.04:25-0.76:475:21Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu6:301.15:23-0.86:465:22Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri7:271.26:24-0.96:465:23Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat8:231.27:26-1.06:455:24Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun9:171.28:25-1.06:455:24New Moon28Sun
29Mon10:081.19:16-0.96:445:25New Moon29Mon
30Tue10:530.99:58-0.76:445:26New Moon30Tue
31Wed11:330.710:29-0.56:435:27Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 4:48 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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