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 7h 40m 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 - Oct 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:231.86:090.26:456:37Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:401.76:510.46:466:36Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu8:521.57:230.66:476:35Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:101.311:380.97:160.96:476:34Full Moon4Fri
5Sat11:561.110:511.14:000.84:001.06:486:32Full Moon5Sat
6Sun10:381.46:380.76:486:31Full Moon6Sun
7Mon10:581.58:450.66:496:30Full Moon7Mon
8Tue11:291.69:570.56:506:29Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:510.46:506:28Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:071.711:460.36:516:27Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:501.712:460.36:516:25Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:361.81:530.36:526:24Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:251.72:570.26:536:23Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:161.73:500.26:536:22Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:101.74:320.26:546:21Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:101.65:040.36:556:20Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:231.45:260.56:556:19Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:581.35:280.76:566:18Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:571.110:081.14:230.96:576:17Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun9:541.35:590.76:576:16New Moon20Sun
21Mon10:111.57:320.56:586:15New Moon21Mon
22Tue10:471.88:520.36:596:14New Moon22Tue
23Wed11:341.910:070.17:006:13Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:190.07:006:12Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:282.012:32-0.17:016:11Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat1:272.01:45-0.17:026:10Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:261.91:54-0.16:035:09First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:251.82:530.06:035:08First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:251.63:390.26:045:07First Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:321.44:110.46:055:06Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu6:131.110:010.94:140.66:065:05Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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