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 5h 02m 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 - Jun 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:351.51:00-0.25:507:49Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun2:071.31:34-0.15:507:49First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:241.12:010.05:507:50First Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:380.82:080.25:507:50First Quarter4Tue
5Wed8:520.81:130.45:430.55:507:51First Quarter5Wed
6Thu7:591.05:560.25:507:51Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:591.36:38-0.15:497:52Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:241.57:33-0.35:497:52Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun9:031.78:38-0.45:497:53Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:511.89:47-0.55:497:53Full Moon10Mon
11Tue10:441.910:53-0.55:497:54Full Moon11Tue
12Wed11:401.911:53-0.55:497:54Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:341.75:497:54Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:221.612:46-0.45:497:55Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat1:581.31:31-0.25:507:55Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun2:121.12:020.05:507:55Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:240.81:590.311:460.55:507:56Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue8:330.86:480.45:507:56Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed7:521.06:180.25:507:56Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu7:381.26:350.15:507:56Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:451.37:030.05:517:57Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat8:081.47:39-0.15:517:57Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun8:401.58:23-0.25:517:57Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon9:171.69:12-0.25:517:57New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:571.610:01-0.35:527:57New Moon25Tue
26Wed10:381.610:44-0.35:527:57New Moon26Wed
27Thu11:191.611:21-0.35:527:57New Moon27Thu
28Fri11:591.511:52-0.25:537:58Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:341.45:537:58Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:041.312:18-0.15:537:58Waxing Crescent30Sun
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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