Tide predictions
Dauphin Island, AL
- Next high
- 12:04 am · 1.77 ft
- Next low
- 12:10 pm · 0.25 ft
- Direction
- Rising
- Water temp
- 78°F
- 7-day range
- -0.2–2.0 ft
Predictions from 2026-10-13 | NOAA 8735180
- Tide turns
- 1
- Daylight
- 11h 31m
- Moon illumination
- 8%
- Fishing outlook
- Good
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, NOAA predicts low tide at 11:13 am (0.28 ft) at Dauphin Island, AL. Times are local; heights are feet above mean lower low water.
Source: NOAA tide predictions, station 8735180
Seven-day tidal daybook
Today's tide times
- Low11:13 am0.28 ft
Heights above MLLW · local time.
Sun and moon today
Sunrise
6:53 am
Sunset
6:24 pm
11h 31m of daylight
Moon phase
Waxing Crescent
8% illuminated
Moonrise / set
9:52 am
sets 8:07 pm
Tides are between spring and neap right now. The range is moving between its monthly extremes.
Solunar fishing periods
| Period | Window | Trigger |
|---|---|---|
| Major | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Moon overhead |
| Major | 2:00 am – 4:00 am | Moon underfoot |
| Minor | 9:22 am – 10:22 am | Moonrise |
| Minor | 7:37 pm – 8:37 pm | Moonset |
Solunar theory holds that fish feed hardest when the moon is overhead or underfoot (major periods) and around moonrise and moonset (minor periods). Today rates Good (3/4) because the moon is waxing crescent.
Best fishing tides today
| Window | Around | Tide height |
|---|---|---|
| 9:43 am – 12:43 pm | low tide at 11:13 am | 0.28 ft |
Fish generally feed hardest when water is moving. These are the windows either side of each tide change, when flow is strongest.
Seven-day tide table
| Date | High tides | Low tides |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 13 | — | 11:13 am (0.28 ft) |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 12:04 am (1.77 ft) | 12:10 pm (0.25 ft) |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 12:49 am (1.78 ft) | 1:09 pm (0.23 ft) |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 1:36 am (1.76 ft) | 2:10 pm (0.22 ft) |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 2:24 am (1.73 ft) | 3:05 pm (0.22 ft) |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 3:12 am (1.67 ft) | 3:49 pm (0.25 ft) |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 4:01 am (1.57 ft) | 4:22 pm (0.32 ft) |
Frequently asked questions
What time is high tide at Dauphin Island today?
The next high tide at Dauphin Island is tomorrow at 12:04 am local time, reaching 1.77 ft above MLLW. The next low tide is tomorrow at 12:10 pm (0.25 ft).
How many tides does Dauphin Island get per day?
Dauphin Island has diurnal tides, which means a single high and a single low each day. Times shift roughly 50 minutes later each day as the moon advances, which is why a printable weekly or monthly table is more useful than a single day's times.
When is the lowest tide this week at Dauphin Island?
The lowest tide at Dauphin Island in the next seven days is 0.22 ft at 2:10 pm on 2026-10-16. The highest is 1.78 ft at 12:49 am on 2026-10-15.
Is this a spring tide or a neap tide at Dauphin Island?
Tides here are currently between spring and neap. The moon is waxing crescent (8% illuminated). Spring tides, the biggest range between high and low, follow the new and full moon, when the sun and moon pull in line. Neap tides, the smallest range, follow the quarter moons.
What time is the lowest tide today at Dauphin Island?
The lowest tide today at Dauphin Island is at 11:13 am at 0.28 ft above MLLW. The lowest predicted tide over the next month at Dauphin Island is -0.17 ft.
What is the rule of twelfths for tides?
The rule of twelfths estimates how much water moves in each hour of a roughly six-hour tide: 1/12 of the range in the first hour, then 2/12, 3/12, 3/12, 2/12 and 1/12. Water moves fastest in the middle two hours and barely moves near high and low slack.
What is the best tide for fishing at Dauphin Island?
Most inshore anglers prefer moving water rather than slack tide, so the two hours either side of a high or low, when the rule of twelfths says flow is fastest, tend to fish best. Using today's predictions, the strongest movement is between consecutive tide changes. Local conditions, wind and season matter as much as the tide itself.
Is it better to go to the beach at high or low tide?
Low tide exposes the most sand and the widest walking beach, and is best for tidepooling and shelling. High tide suits swimming and launching boats, though it leaves less dry beach. At Dauphin Island the difference between the two is about several ft of water height.
What is the rule of 6 for tides?
"Rule of 6" is another name for the rule of twelfths above. It is the idea that a tide takes about six hours to run, and that the water moves by a different fraction of its range in each of those six hours. Some people also use it as shorthand for the roughly six-hour gap between a high and the next low, which at Dauphin Island averages about 24.0 hours today.
How accurate are these tide predictions?
The tide times on this page are NOAA's astronomical predictions for station 8735180, typically within about 10 minutes on timing and half a foot on height. They account for the sun and moon but not the weather. A strong onshore wind, a storm surge or unusually high or low barometric pressure can push the real water level well above or below the prediction. Never use them for navigation or life-safety decisions. NOAA's own page for this station carries the official record.
What datum are these heights measured from?
All heights are feet above mean lower low water (MLLW), the standard NOAA tidal datum for US coastal predictions, the average of the lower of the two daily low tides. A reading of 0.0 ft means water at that reference level, and a negative reading means below it.
How warm is the water at Dauphin Island?
The water temperature at Dauphin Island is 78 °F (25.6 °C), measured 2:36 pm by NOAA CO-OPS. It has risen 1.8 °F in the last 24 hours.
Going out on the water? Marine forecast for Mississippi Sound, 11 miles away: wind, seas and any advisories.
Predictions from NOAA CO-OPS station 8735180. Water temperature from NOAA CO-OPS (station 8735180), read 2:36 pm. All Alabama tide charts.