Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : 9:08 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 37m at 9:02 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - May 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:040.68:570.74:150.412:140.66:087:29Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:070.81:180.66:120.46:087:30Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:001.07:080.26:077:31Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:131.28:050.06:067:31Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:391.49:020.06:057:32Full Moon5Sun
6Mon10:131.59:59-0.16:047:33Full Moon6Mon
7Tue10:511.510:52-0.16:037:33Full Moon7Tue
8Wed11:321.511:42-0.16:037:34Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:141.56:027:34Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:541.412:28-0.16:017:35Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat1:331.31:080.06:007:36Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun2:091.21:420.16:007:36Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:391.12:040.25:597:37Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:550.92:070.35:587:38Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed10:380.81:410.45:587:38Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu8:590.812:310.56:040.55:577:39Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:201.06:100.35:577:40Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:231.26:460.15:567:40Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:451.37:330.05:557:41Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:181.58:30-0.15:557:42New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:591.69:31-0.25:547:42New Moon21Tue
22Wed10:451.710:31-0.35:547:43New Moon22Wed
23Thu11:341.711:27-0.35:537:43Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:261.75:537:44Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:151.512:19-0.35:537:45Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun2:001.41:06-0.15:527:45Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon2:311.11:440.05:527:46First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:570.92:020.35:527:46First Quarter28Tue
29Wed8:380.87:540.512:390.55:450.55:517:47First Quarter29Wed
30Thu8:001.06:010.35:517:48Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri8:031.26:420.15:517:48Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 3:05 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 97% 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 (97% 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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