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 11h 20m at 11:03 am (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Mar 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:270.97:25-0.46:185:51Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:200.87:53-0.36:175:51Full Moon2Sun
3Mon10:250.78:13-0.26:155:52Full Moon3Mon
4Tue11:480.58:180.06:145:53Full Moon4Tue
5Wed11:590.37:360.25:090.16:135:53Full Moon5Wed
6Thu1:330.411:55 AM0.54:530.39:080.06:125:54Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:180.710:48-0.26:115:55Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:560.96:105:55Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun1:441.112:13-0.36:095:56Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:411.21:42-0.46:075:57Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:481.33:05-0.66:065:57Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:031.34:14-0.66:055:58Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:191.35:14-0.66:045:59Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:311.26:08-0.56:035:59Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:411.06:58-0.46:016:00Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:570.87:44-0.26:006:01New Moon16Sun
17Mon11:290.68:240.15:596:01New Moon17Mon
18Tue11:020.48:330.44:560.25:586:02New Moon18Tue
19Wed1:270.510:33 AM0.63:340.47:560.15:576:03New Moon19Wed
20Thu10:590.89:46-0.15:556:03Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:371.010:56-0.15:546:04Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:191.15:536:04Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:041.112:07-0.25:526:05Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:531.11:28-0.25:516:06First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:471.22:45-0.25:496:06First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:461.13:45-0.25:486:07First Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:521.14:31-0.25:476:08First Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:001.15:09-0.25:466:08Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:091.05:39-0.15:446:09Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun8:240.86:000.15:436:09Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:040.76:040.25:426:10Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 100% 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 (100% 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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