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 8h 43m 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 - Mar 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:020.96:185:50Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue1:531.012:29-0.46:175:51First Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:511.12:06-0.56:165:52First Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:571.13:28-0.56:155:52First Quarter4Thu
5Fri5:101.14:35-0.56:145:53First Quarter5Fri
6Sat6:201.05:30-0.56:135:54Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:191.06:19-0.46:115:54Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon8:090.97:00-0.36:105:55Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue8:590.77:33-0.26:095:56Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed10:000.67:520.06:085:56Full Moon10Wed
11Thu12:170.27:010.23:010.26:075:57Full Moon11Thu
12Fri10:540.45:220.35:210.26:065:58Full Moon12Fri
13Sat1:150.410:53 AM0.64:230.37:330.16:045:58Full Moon13Sat
14Sun11:170.79:170.06:035:59Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:510.810:32-0.16:026:00Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:301.011:47-0.26:016:00Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed1:161.16:006:01Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu2:061.21:11-0.35:586:02Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:041.22:31-0.45:576:02Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat4:081.33:35-0.45:566:03Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun5:201.24:29-0.55:556:03Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon6:361.25:17-0.45:546:04Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue7:551.06:03-0.35:526:05Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed9:260.96:470.05:516:05Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:310.311:210.77:270.22:180.25:506:06New Moon25Thu
26Fri9:210.64:370.55:140.15:496:07New Moon26Fri
27Sat9:370.87:49-0.15:476:07New Moon27Sat
28Sun10:261.19:32-0.25:466:08Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon11:211.310:55-0.35:456:08Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:171.35:446:09Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed1:131.412:18-0.35:436:10Waxing Crescent31Wed
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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