Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : 10:12 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 36m at 10:23 am (1.5 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 - Jan 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:200.911:33-0.46:485:02Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat1:010.611:540.311:23-0.16:485:03First Quarter2Sat
3Sun5:140.48:560.16:495:04First Quarter3Sun
4Mon5:070.63:49-0.16:495:05First Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:320.94:10-0.36:495:05First Quarter5Tue
6Wed6:111.04:57-0.66:495:06Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:571.15:50-0.76:495:07Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri7:431.26:47-0.86:495:08Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat8:291.27:45-0.86:495:08Full Moon9Sat
10Sun9:121.18:38-0.86:495:09Full Moon10Sun
11Mon9:511.09:22-0.86:495:10Full Moon11Mon
12Tue10:250.99:56-0.76:495:11Full Moon12Tue
13Wed10:560.810:19-0.66:495:12Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:240.610:27-0.46:495:13Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri11:430.410:10-0.36:495:13Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat10:280.29:32-0.16:495:14Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun4:030.38:380.06:495:15Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:420.45:09-0.16:485:16Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:040.63:48-0.26:485:17Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:420.84:03-0.46:485:18Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:290.94:42-0.66:485:19Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:211.05:29-0.76:475:19Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat7:131.16:20-0.86:475:20Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun8:061.27:13-0.96:475:21Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon8:581.28:04-0.96:465:22New Moon25Mon
26Tue9:531.18:51-0.96:465:23New Moon26Tue
27Wed10:511.09:33-0.86:455:24New Moon27Wed
28Thu11:530.710:09-0.66:455:25Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:32-0.36:445:26Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat1:010.42:430.110:050.06:440.06:445:26Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun2:330.12:330.46:200.16:435:27Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 4:17 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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