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 12h 01m 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 - Apr 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:460.55:230.44:220.35:416:11Full Moon1Tue
2Wed12:310.69:35 AM0.73:010.66:330.15:406:11Full Moon2Wed
3Thu9:571.08:140.05:386:12Full Moon3Thu
4Fri10:341.29:34-0.25:376:12Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:221.310:50-0.35:366:13Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:161.55:356:14Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon1:141.512:09-0.45:346:14Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue2:151.51:31-0.45:326:15Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:221.52:45-0.45:316:15Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:371.43:47-0.35:306:16Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri6:031.24:38-0.25:296:17Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat7:341.05:190.05:286:17Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun9:170.85:480.35:276:18Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon9:380.65:170.54:130.45:266:19Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue9:060.96:300.25:246:19New Moon15Tue
16Wed9:081.17:470.15:236:20New Moon16Wed
17Thu9:341.28:470.05:226:20New Moon17Thu
18Fri10:101.39:43-0.15:216:21Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:511.410:38-0.15:206:22Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun11:351.411:38-0.15:196:22Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:221.45:186:23Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue1:101.412:42-0.15:176:24Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed1:571.31:43-0.15:166:24First Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:451.32:33-0.15:156:25First Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:351.13:100.05:146:26First Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:421.03:350.15:136:26First Quarter26Sat
27Sun7:560.84:440.36:127:27Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:100.710:580.64:180.55:130.56:117:27Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue9:170.91:510.66:250.36:107:28Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed9:181.17:250.16:097:29Full Moon30Wed
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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