Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : in 6h 17m at 9:43 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:23 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Jan 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:241.29:40-0.86:485:02Full Moon1Sat
2Sun11:041.010:22-0.76:485:03Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:340.810:53-0.56:495:04Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:480.611:08-0.36:495:04Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:290.410:40-0.26:495:05Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:550.39:210.06:495:06Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:570.48:090.06:495:07Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:380.64:52-0.16:495:07Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:590.74:41-0.36:495:08Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:350.85:02-0.46:495:09Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:180.95:36-0.56:495:10Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:031.06:18-0.66:495:11Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:481.17:04-0.76:495:11Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri8:341.17:49-0.86:495:12New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:191.18:32-0.86:495:13New Moon15Sat
16Sun10:051.09:10-0.86:495:14New Moon16Sun
17Mon10:530.99:44-0.76:495:15New Moon17Mon
18Tue11:440.710:12-0.66:485:16Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:30-0.36:485:17Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:380.510:11-0.16:485:17Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri1:410.23:220.37:230.06:485:18First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:360.51:44-0.16:475:19First Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:140.82:59-0.46:475:20First Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:060.93:59-0.66:475:21First Quarter24Mon
25Tue6:041.14:58-0.86:465:22Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:021.15:57-0.96:465:23Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:571.16:55-0.96:455:24Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:491.17:51-0.96:455:24Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:371.08:40-0.86:445:25Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:210.89:20-0.66:445:26Full Moon30Sun
31Mon11:010.69:50-0.56:435:27Full Moon31Mon
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 4:03 am — 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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