Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : 9:43 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 10h 19m at 9:43 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Mar 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:490.96:42-0.46:185:51Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:450.87:14-0.36:175:51Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat9:500.77:42-0.16:155:52New Moon3Sat
4Sun11:110.58:000.06:145:53New Moon4Sun
5Mon11:180.37:270.24:420.16:135:53New Moon5Mon
6Tue12:460.411:17 AM0.54:220.37:470.06:125:54New Moon6Tue
7Wed11:450.79:58-0.16:115:55Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:260.911:27-0.36:105:55Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:151.06:095:56Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat2:101.112:56-0.46:075:57First Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:141.22:24-0.56:065:57First Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:261.23:37-0.56:055:58First Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:451.24:37-0.56:045:59Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed7:011.15:30-0.46:035:59Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu8:140.96:17-0.36:016:00Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri9:320.87:00-0.16:006:01Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:110.211:020.67:340.21:340.25:596:01Full Moon17Sat
18Sun10:120.45:130.44:200.25:586:02Full Moon18Sun
19Mon12:480.59:58 AM0.63:190.47:060.15:576:03Full Moon19Mon
20Tue10:260.89:100.05:556:03Full Moon20Tue
21Wed11:040.910:190.05:546:04Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu11:461.011:23-0.15:536:04Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:301.15:526:05Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat1:161.112:33-0.15:506:06Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun2:051.11:48-0.15:496:06Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:581.12:52-0.25:486:07Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:561.13:42-0.25:476:08Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed5:021.04:22-0.15:466:08Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu6:170.94:560.05:446:09Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri7:380.85:230.15:436:09Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat9:130.75:380.35:426:10Waning Crescent31Sat
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 3:43 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 97% 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 (97% 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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