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 3h 06m 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 - Feb 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:45-0.36:435:28Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:050.410:08-0.16:425:29Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:190.23:230.27:510.06:425:30Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun2:540.45:200.06:415:31First Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:100.63:14-0.26:405:31First Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:450.73:32-0.36:405:32First Quarter6Tue
7Wed4:320.84:09-0.56:395:33First Quarter7Wed
8Thu5:270.94:54-0.66:385:34Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri6:221.05:43-0.66:375:35Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat7:161.06:32-0.76:375:36Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun8:061.17:19-0.76:365:36Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon8:561.18:02-0.76:355:37Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:471.08:40-0.76:345:38Full Moon13Tue
14Wed10:440.89:13-0.66:335:39Full Moon14Wed
15Thu11:500.69:39-0.46:325:40Full Moon15Thu
16Fri9:49-0.16:325:40Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat1:110.41:350.28:300.17:400.06:315:41Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:410.56:305:42Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon2:120.712:05-0.26:295:43Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:590.91:42-0.46:285:44Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:591.13:04-0.66:275:44Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu5:081.24:15-0.76:265:45Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri6:181.25:19-0.86:255:46Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:231.26:20-0.86:245:47Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun8:221.17:16-0.76:235:47Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon9:171.08:06-0.66:225:48New Moon26Mon
27Tue10:110.88:48-0.46:215:49New Moon27Tue
28Wed11:090.69:21-0.26:205:49New Moon28Wed
29Thu9:340.06:195:50New Moon29Thu
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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