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 6h 21m 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 - Dec 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:560.810:230.36:314:51Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:410.96:460.26:324:51Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:501.06:290.16:334:51Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon8:131.16:470.06:334:51Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue8:441.27:21-0.16:344:51Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:191.38:04-0.26:354:51Full Moon6Wed
7Thu9:571.38:49-0.36:364:51Full Moon7Thu
8Fri10:381.39:34-0.46:364:52Full Moon8Fri
9Sat11:191.210:17-0.46:374:52Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:581.110:56-0.46:384:52Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon11:32-0.36:384:52Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:321.011:59-0.26:394:52Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:450.812:010.06:404:53Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:080.67:360.511:010.16:404:53Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri7:020.710:040.26:414:53Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat7:110.85:190.06:414:54Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun7:341.05:52-0.26:424:54Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon8:051.16:38-0.46:434:55Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue8:421.27:30-0.56:434:55New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:211.28:23-0.56:444:55New Moon20Wed
21Thu10:001.29:14-0.66:444:56New Moon21Thu
22Fri10:371.19:59-0.56:454:56New Moon22Fri
23Sat11:111.010:38-0.56:454:57Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:400.911:09-0.46:464:58Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:25-0.36:464:58Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:030.711:10-0.16:464:59Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:140.611:160.410:31-0.16:474:59First Quarter27Wed
28Thu7:370.410:000.06:475:00First Quarter28Thu
29Fri6:520.59:060.06:475:01First Quarter29Fri
30Sat6:330.66:26-0.16:485:01First Quarter30Sat
31Sun6:490.75:59-0.26:485:02Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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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