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 8h 06m at 11:03 am (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Sep 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:251.54:360.36:297:14First Quarter1Fri
2Sat5:281.55:300.36:307:13First Quarter2Sat
3Sun6:341.56:190.36:307:12Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon7:331.57:040.46:317:11Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue8:221.57:450.56:317:09Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed9:051.48:190.66:327:08Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu9:471.38:370.76:327:07Full Moon7Thu
8Fri10:321.27:130.86:337:06Full Moon8Fri
9Sat1:340.911:28 AM1.14:040.86:200.86:347:04Full Moon9Sat
10Sun12:381.012:421.05:450.85:510.96:347:03Full Moon10Sun
11Mon12:281.12:140.97:360.84:590.96:357:02Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:491.210:250.76:357:01Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed1:201.311:560.66:366:59Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu1:571.41:100.66:366:58Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri2:381.52:230.56:376:57Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:261.53:290.46:376:56Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun4:221.64:250.36:386:54Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon5:291.65:140.36:386:53Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue6:441.66:000.46:396:52Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed7:581.66:430.56:396:51Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu9:121.57:210.66:406:49Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:311.311:380.97:420.86:416:48New Moon22Fri
23Sat12:031.23:190.85:321.06:416:47New Moon23Sat
24Sun1:491.05:280.84:291.06:426:45New Moon24Sun
25Mon9:110.76:426:44Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:061.411:070.56:436:43Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:511.612:260.46:436:42Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu1:401.61:410.46:446:40First Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:291.72:530.46:456:39First Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:191.63:560.46:456:38First Quarter30Sat
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 99% 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 (99% 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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