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 6h 21m 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 - Aug 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:321.23:510.26:107:46First Quarter1Thu
2Fri5:091.44:470.06:117:45First Quarter2Fri
3Sat6:001.65:46-0.26:127:44Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:591.86:47-0.36:127:43Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon7:591.97:50-0.36:137:42Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue8:571.98:52-0.36:147:42Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed9:531.89:48-0.26:147:41Full Moon7Wed
8Thu10:461.710:36-0.16:157:40Full Moon8Thu
9Fri11:371.511:140.26:157:39Full Moon9Fri
10Sat12:261.311:390.46:167:38Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun1:141.011:000.76:177:37Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon3:530.72:110.86:440.77:030.76:177:36Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue3:010.92:090.66:187:35Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed3:031.13:040.46:187:34Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:321.33:510.36:197:33Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:131.44:380.26:207:32Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:051.55:270.16:207:31Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun6:031.66:150.16:217:30Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon7:021.67:030.06:217:29Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue7:561.77:480.06:227:28Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed8:451.78:300.16:227:27Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:321.79:060.16:237:26New Moon22Thu
23Fri10:191.69:350.36:247:25New Moon23Fri
24Sat11:121.49:560.56:247:24New Moon24Sat
25Sun12:211.29:520.76:257:23New Moon25Sun
26Mon2:160.81:551.04:560.77:020.86:257:22Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue1:461.010:580.76:267:20Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed1:581.212:420.56:267:19Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu2:321.52:050.36:277:18First Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:201.63:230.16:287:17First Quarter30Fri
31Sat4:201.84:340.06:287:16First Quarter31Sat
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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