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 3h 05m 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 - Sep 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:091.86:430.16:297:14Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:131.87:390.16:307:13Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:151.78:350.26:307:11Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:171.69:300.46:317:10Full Moon4Fri
5Sat11:251.510:200.66:317:09Full Moon5Sat
6Sun12:391.311:000.86:327:08Full Moon6Sun
7Mon1:330.82:041.15:240.76:190.96:337:07Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue1:031.07:560.86:337:05Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed1:151.212:200.66:347:04Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:511.41:480.56:347:03Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:331.53:020.46:357:02Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:201.54:030.46:357:00Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:121.64:530.46:366:59Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:111.65:370.46:366:58Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue6:151.56:160.46:376:56Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed7:181.56:490.46:376:55Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu8:141.57:150.56:386:54Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri9:071.47:300.66:396:53Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:021.37:300.76:396:51New Moon19Sat
20Sun11:101.27:040.96:406:50New Moon20Sun
21Mon12:170.912:391.14:380.95:580.96:406:49New Moon21Mon
22Tue12:081.12:331.06:430.84:391.06:416:48Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:251.210:190.76:416:46Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:541.411:440.66:426:45Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri1:321.512:560.46:426:44Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat2:171.72:090.36:436:43First Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:091.73:190.26:446:41First Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:101.84:230.26:446:40First Quarter28Mon
29Tue5:221.85:190.26:456:39Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:431.76:100.36:456:38Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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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