Dauphin Island tides today
- Tide now 1.9 ft ↓ falling · low 12:31 pm (-0.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 11:30 am–1:30 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day 1:00–6:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 1.7 ft · 72 °F slight · 3.8 s from the east-southeast
- Wind · air 13 mph · 69 °F from the NE, gusts 17 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:04 am–6:07 pm 11 h 3 min of daylight
- Moon 83% · 9:09 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:09 pm
- Best time to dive 11:00 am–2:00 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Dauphin Island there is high tide at 12:10 am (2.0 ft) and low tide at 12:31 pm. Tide coefficient 116. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 12:31 pm. The sun rises at 7:04 am and sets at 6:07 pm: 11 h 3 min of daylight. The moon is 83% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:09 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:34 am to 4:34 am and from 3:06 pm to 5:06 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 1.7 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the northeast (13 mph). Partly cloudy, 69 °F.
Fishing in Dauphin Island today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 12:31 pm
- Minor period 10:34–11:34 am (moonset)
- Steady pressure (30.15 inHg), light offshore wind (7 mph) and some swell (1.6 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 116 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, combines the 12:31 pm low tide, moonset and some swell. Also good from 4:30 pm to 5:10 pm, with a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also worth a try from 12:00 am to 1:10 am, with the 12:10 am high tide and some swell, though with moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: Atlantic croaker, spot, southern kingfish and red snapper. October is one of the months when these are seen most: southern kingfish and red snapper. What you can catch
Beach day in Dauphin Island
Is it a beach day?
6 good hoursRip current risk today: moderate (NWS)
Dangerous rip currents are possible: swim only near a lifeguard and follow the flags. If one pulls you out, swim parallel to the shore.
- Sunny
- Feels like 75 °F: mild
- Offshore breeze (7 mph)
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 72 °F (nice)
- Low tide at 12:31 pm: more sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.6 ft
1.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 72 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 13 mph
Moderate offshore wind (13 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 12:31 pm
Low tide at 12:31 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:10 am.
The best window, 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind, water at 72 °F and low tide at 12:31 pm.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Dauphin Island
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- Dauphin Beach 0.8 mi · S
- Bienville Beach 1.0 mi · SW
- East End Beach 1.8 mi · E
- Parking
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for Alabama (Coastal Alabama Beach Monitoring Program).
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Webcams near Dauphin Island
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Tides in Dauphin Island
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:10 am 2.0 ft · coef. 116
- ▼ Next low tide 12:31 pm -0.2 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 10 h 40 min to low tide at 12:31 pm.
Tide coefficient 116 for the 12:10 am high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 2.2 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on October 29 (2.0 ft) and the lowest, on January 3 (-0.9 ft).
Diurnal: one high and one low tide a day most days.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month come from October 28 to 30 (coefficient 117, 2.2 ft range). The smallest, on October 8 (coefficient 20, 0.2 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:04 am · 6:07 pm | High tide 12:10 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 12:31 pm · -0.2 ft | — | Coef. 116 | 83% | Major periods 2:34 am · 3:06 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:05 am · 6:07 pm | High tide 1:10 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 1:51 pm · -0.2 ft | — | Coef. 117 | 74% | Major periods 3:38 am · 4:10 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:06 am · 6:06 pm | High tide 2:14 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 3:00 pm · -0.1 ft | — | Coef. 112 | 63% | Major periods 4:40 am · 5:10 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:07 am · 5:05 pm | High tide 2:20 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 2:55 pm · 0.0 ft | — | Coef. 102 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:38 am · 5:05 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:08 am · 5:04 pm | High tide 3:24 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 3:32 pm · 0.2 ft | — | Coef. 85 | 40% | Major periods 5:31 am · 5:55 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:08 am · 5:03 pm | High tide 4:30 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 3:37 pm · 0.5 ft | — | Coef. 61 | 30% | Major periods 6:19 am · 6:42 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:09 am · 5:03 pm | High tide 5:55 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 2:19 pm · 0.7 ft | High tide 8:40 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 30 | 20% | Major periods 7:05 am · 7:27 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Dauphin Island Hydro station (NOAA), 1.8 mi from Dauphin Island. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Dauphin Island
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.9 ft
- Significant1.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 4: 3.5 ft with a period of 4 s, from the south-southeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 75.2 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water colder than normal for late October (−2.0 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 1:51 am (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 42357, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Surf in Dauphin Island today
Surf today
Poor- 0.8–1.2 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.3 ft swell at 4 s from the east-southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Moderate offshore wind (13 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Falling tide (low tide at 12:31 pm)
Rip current risk today: moderate (NWS)
Dangerous rip currents are possible: swim only near a lifeguard and follow the flags. If one pulls you out, swim parallel to the shore.
Surf height from the NWS, today: 2.0 ft
- Light: First light 6:40 am · sunrise 7:04 am · sunset 6:07 pm · last light 6:32 pm
- Tide: high 12:10 am (2.0 ft) and low 12:31 pm (-0.2 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 71.6 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 7 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 11:00 am, has light offshore wind, though with small waves and a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Diving in Dauphin Island today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (12:31 pm): little current from 11:40 am to 1:20 pm
- 1.4 ft swell at 4 s from the east-southeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the west-northwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:10 am (11:40 pm–12:40 am) and low tide 12:31 pm (11:40 am–1:20 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 71.6 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:32 pm. Waning gibbous (83%), rising at 9:09 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Wreck 2.5 mi
- Wreck 2.6 mi
- Wreck 4.8 mi
- CCA Alabama Pelican Bay Reef 1.2 mi
- Lynn Dent Boykin Reef 1.5 mi
- Ghost Rig Reef 2.7 mi
- EXMOB 76-A 3.4 mi
- Wellhead Reef 4.3 mi
- ExxonMobil - Alex Maisel Memorial Reef 4.8 mi
- Fort Morgan Barge 5.5 mi
- Little Dauphin Island Unit, Bon Secour NWR 1.1 mi
- Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge 1.1 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). US wrecks: NOAA electronic navigational charts (ENC), a U.S. Government work; not for navigation. Artificial reefs: NOAA and BOEM (MarineCadastre.gov), a U.S. Government work.
Weather in Dauphin Island
Now in Dauphin Island
- Low / high
- 66 / 72 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 78%
- Humidity
- 64%
- Dew pointDew point
- 56 °F
- Visibility
- 18 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 36
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.04 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Clear | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 70° | 68° | 67° | 66° | 70° | 70° | 69° | 72° |
| Wind (mph) | 15 ENE | 13 NE | 16 ENE | 13 NE | 8 NE | 0 E | 4 WSW | 4 NNE |
| Gusts | 20 | 18 | 22 | 16 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Waves | 1.6 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.8 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.2 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 am 68° 13 NE 1.8 ft
- 6:00 am 67° 16 ENE 1.8 ft
- 9:00 am 66° 13 NE 1.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 70° 8 NE 1.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 70° 0 E 1.5 ft
- 6:00 pm 69° 4 WSW 1.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 72° 4 NNE 1.2 ft
- 12:00 am 71° 9 NE 1.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 66 / 72 °F | 17 mph NE | 1.8 ft | 12:10 am | |
| Fri 30 | 69 / 74 °F | 15 mph ENE | 2.3 ft | 1:10 am | |
| Sat 31 | 72 / 74 °F | 14 mph E | 2.2 ft | 2:14 am | |
| Sun 1 | 71 / 73 °F | 17 mph ENE | 2.6 ft | 2:20 am | |
| Mon 2 | 69 / 72 °F | 16 mph E | 2.4 ft | 3:24 am | |
| Tue 3 | 72 / 74 °F | 16 mph ESE | 3.3 ft | 4:30 am | |
| Wed 4 | 69 / 72 °F | 17 mph SSE | 3.7 ft | 5:55 am · 8:40 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 66 / 70 °F | 13 mph W | 3.8 ft | 7:48 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 63 / 68 °F | 10 mph NW | 2.7 ft | 7:57 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 62 / 68 °F | 10 mph NNE | 2.8 ft | 8:20 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 55 / 68 °F | 11 mph ENE | 1.9 ft | 8:49 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 51 / 71 °F | 6 mph NNE | 1.3 ft | 9:22 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 57 / 73 °F | 6 mph NNE | 0.9 ft | 9:59 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 50 / 72 °F | 8 mph NW | 1.5 ft | 10:39 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 69° / 74° 2.3 ft
- Sat 31 Light rain 72° / 74° 2.2 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 71° / 73° 2.6 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 69° / 72° 2.4 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 72° / 74° 3.3 ft
- Wed 4 Light showers 69° / 72° 3.7 ft
- Thu 5 Showers 66° / 70° 3.8 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−2.7 °F; normal high: 75 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 1:51 am (local time).
The sun in Dauphin Island
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:12 am
- Full dark 7:00 pm
- Civil dawn 6:40 am
- Civil dusk 6:32 pm
- Solar noon 12:36 pm (46° high)
- Daylight 11 h 3 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:34 pm
- Full dark 7:00 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,329,643 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Dauphin Island
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,775 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:34–4:34 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:06–5:06 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:34–11:34 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:39–9:39 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 2:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 1:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 5:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 8:54 amNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Dauphin Island
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- USCG 1.9 mi
- Jetty 0.6 mi
- USCG 1.8 mi
- Boat ramp 1.7 mi
- Boat ramp 1.8 mi
- Boat ramp 2.0 mi
- Boat ramp 4.2 mi
- Dauphin Island Marina 0.6 mi
- Marina 7.0 mi
- Jemison's Bait & Tackle 6.0 mi
- Addicted 2 Fishing 7.1 mi
- Fluffy’s Bait Co 7.1 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 2.2 mi out for 33 ft of water. Right off the beach it already drops to about 11 ft.
From the shoreline (1 mi from Dauphin Island) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1.2 mi
- 33 ft deep2.2 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. About 11 ft of water 330 ft out: long casts help, and so does a rising tide, which brings fish closer in.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 2.2 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Mobile Point Range Lights 5.5 mi east
- Built
- 1822
Other lighthouses nearby: Sand Island Light (5.9 mi southeast).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Dauphin IslandTides nearby
- Coden12 mi
- Bellefontaine16 mi
- Point Clear19 mi
- Battles Wharf20 mi
- Oyster Bay22 mi
- Fairhope22 mi
- Seacliff24 mi
- Gulf Shores24 mi
- Montrose25 mi
- Daphne27 mi
Dauphin Island at a glance
- Town or city of about 1,251 people. Coordinates: 30.255° N, 88.110° W.
- It is 31 mi south of Mobile, the main place in Alabama. The sun rises at the same time and sets 1 min later than in Mobile.
- The nearest tide station, Dauphin Island Hydro, is 1.8 mi to the east.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Dauphin Beach (0.8 mi), Bienville Beach (1.0 mi).
Questions about Dauphin IslandQuestions
What time is high tide today in Dauphin Island?
Today in Dauphin Island there is high tide at 12:10 am (2.0 ft) and low tide at 12:31 pm. Tide coefficient 116.
What time is sunset today in Dauphin Island?
At 6:07 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:32 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Dauphin Island?
At 7:05 am. First light comes at 6:12 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 83% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 1:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:34–4:34 am, Minor 10:34–11:34 am, Major 3:06–5:06 pm, Minor 8:39–9:39 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Dauphin Island?
Overcast, from 66 °F to 72 °F, with a moderate breeze from the northeast (13 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Dauphin Island?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.7 ft waves with a period of 3.8 s from the east-southeast. The water is 71.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Dauphin Island?
The best time to visit Dauphin Island is from April to May and from October to November: highs of 70 °F to 83 °F, about 8 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Dauphin Island Hydro (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).