Best Fishing Times in Dauphin Island Today
Today's solunar windows
Rule-of-thumb windows (angler reference).
Solunar major window: 10:55 AM – 12:55 PM — an angler rule-of-thumb reference window, not a scientific prediction.
Tide movement today
Today's tidal range in Dauphin Island is 1.6 ft — close to the annual average of 1.3 ft. The classic rule of thumb: moving water around tide changes tends to fish better than slack tide, and the 2 hours before high tide is the window many anglers favor.
7-day solunar outlook
Gear for this window
- Fish finder / sonar (portable castable) — spot structure on moving tides
- Medium-action rod + 3000-size reel combo — all-round inshore setup
- Wading boots with felt/studded soles — slippery rocks at low tide
- Braid line 15 lb + fluorocarbon leader — feel the bite in current
Gear picks are general recommendations for this kind of tide window. Gear links coming soon.
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FAQ
What time is high tide in Dauphin Island today?
Today in Dauphin Island, high tide is 9:19 PM (1.66 ft), local time (America/Chicago), based on NOAA station 8735180.
What time is low tide in Dauphin Island today?
Today's low tide in Dauphin Island: 8:25 AM (0.02 ft), local time, datum MLLW.
Is today good for fishing in Dauphin Island?
Yes — solunar rates Dauphin Island 4/5 today. Solunar major window: 10:55 AM – 12:55 PM — an angler rule-of-thumb reference window, not a scientific prediction.
Where is the tide measured for Dauphin Island?
Tides for Dauphin Island are predicted at NOAA CO-OPS station 8735180 (DAUPHIN ISLAND), measured right in Dauphin Island — a reference station. Times are America/Chicago (CT), heights in feet relative to MLLW datum.
Tide predictions for Dauphin Island come from NOAA CO-OPS station 8735180 (DAUPHIN ISLAND) — measured right in Dauphin Island — a reference (harmonic) station — predictions are computed directly from harmonic constituents. Heights are in feet relative to the MLLW datum; all times are local to the station (America/Chicago, CT). Source: NOAA Tides & Currents.
Data date: 2026-11-09 · page generated 2026-11-10 00:11 UTC · astronomical predictions, not observed water levels.