Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : 10:47 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 8h 19m at 11:43 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Apr 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:031.112:580.06:407:11Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu2:481.12:100.06:387:12First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:381.13:200.06:377:12First Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:331.14:170.06:367:13First Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:391.05:020.06:357:14First Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:531.05:390.06:347:14Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue8:100.96:070.16:327:15Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:300.86:260.26:317:15Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:490.511:080.76:280.42:210.56:307:16Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:480.65:430.55:250.46:297:17Full Moon10Fri
11Sat1:130.610:50 AM0.84:030.67:330.36:287:17Full Moon11Sat
12Sun11:131.09:240.16:277:18Full Moon12Sun
13Mon11:491.110:440.06:267:19Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:341.311:55-0.16:257:19Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:231.46:237:20Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu2:161.41:07-0.26:227:20Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri3:121.42:21-0.26:217:21Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:141.33:31-0.26:207:22Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:291.24:31-0.16:197:22Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon7:031.15:210.06:187:23Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue8:410.96:020.26:177:24Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:220.610:230.76:250.41:580.56:167:24Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:400.73:440.65:340.46:157:25Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:200.97:410.36:147:26New Moon24Fri
25Sat10:201.18:580.26:137:26New Moon25Sat
26Sun10:441.29:570.16:127:27New Moon26Sun
27Mon11:171.310:460.06:117:28Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:551.311:340.06:107:28Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:361.36:097:29Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu1:181.312:220.06:087:29Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 5:15 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 96% 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 Waning Gibbous (96% 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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