Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : 7:39 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 28m at 7:34 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Jan 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:520.310:170.06:485:03Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon6:000.59:030.06:495:03Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:060.65:14-0.16:495:04Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:320.85:10-0.36:495:05Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu7:091.05:45-0.56:495:06Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:521.16:31-0.66:495:06Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:391.17:24-0.76:495:07New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:291.18:18-0.86:495:08New Moon8Sun
9Mon10:211.19:10-0.76:495:09New Moon9Mon
10Tue11:110.99:57-0.76:495:09New Moon10Tue
11Wed11:560.810:38-0.56:495:10Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:07-0.46:495:11Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:260.511:09-0.26:495:12Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:030.36:120.29:10-0.16:495:13First Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:380.48:06-0.16:495:14First Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:460.55:39-0.16:495:14First Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:050.65:19-0.36:495:15First Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:300.75:46-0.46:485:16Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu7:010.86:20-0.56:485:17Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri7:340.86:57-0.56:485:18Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:100.87:34-0.56:485:19Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:480.88:07-0.56:475:20Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:270.88:37-0.56:475:21Full Moon23Mon
24Tue10:070.79:01-0.56:465:21Full Moon24Tue
25Wed10:480.79:20-0.46:465:22Full Moon25Wed
26Thu11:280.59:37-0.46:465:23Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri9:47-0.36:455:24Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:070.49:41-0.26:455:25Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:240.23:400.28:41-0.16:445:26Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon3:490.47:050.06:445:27Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:190.53:42-0.16:435:28Third Quarter31Tue
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 1:36 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 86% 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 Waxing Gibbous (86% 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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