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 9h 03m 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 - Dec 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:401.26:210.06:314:51Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:591.36:55-0.26:324:51Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:281.47:33-0.36:324:51Full Moon3Tue
4Wed9:021.48:16-0.36:334:51Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:411.49:01-0.46:344:51Full Moon5Thu
6Fri10:231.49:46-0.46:354:51Full Moon6Fri
7Sat11:041.410:28-0.46:364:52Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:431.311:06-0.46:364:52Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:38-0.46:374:52Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:171.212:05-0.36:384:52Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:441.112:23-0.26:384:52Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:510.811:450.612:220.06:394:53Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri7:410.511:290.26:404:53Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:410.79:070.26:404:53Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun6:421.05:01-0.16:414:53Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:071.25:34-0.36:424:54Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:471.46:24-0.66:424:54Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:351.57:25-0.76:434:55New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:291.68:30-0.96:434:55New Moon19Thu
20Fri10:251.69:34-0.96:444:56New Moon20Fri
21Sat11:211.510:32-0.96:444:56Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:23-0.86:454:57Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:111.312:06-0.66:454:57Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:531.012:38-0.46:464:58First Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:160.712:37-0.16:464:58First Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:310.47:000.410:210.16:474:59First Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:210.66:100.16:474:59First Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:150.85:09-0.26:475:00Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:290.95:33-0.46:485:01Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:561.06:07-0.56:485:01Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue7:331.16:47-0.66:485:02Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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