Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:39 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 8h 50m at 7:34 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - May 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:220.94:250.26:087:29Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue10:250.78:480.74:440.412:500.66:087:30Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed9:500.81:420.66:240.56:077:31Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu9:440.97:210.36:067:31Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri9:461.18:160.26:057:32New Moon5Fri
6Sat10:001.29:080.16:047:33New Moon6Sat
7Sun10:251.39:570.16:037:33New Moon7Sun
8Mon10:571.310:410.16:037:34New Moon8Mon
9Tue11:331.311:210.06:027:35Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:121.311:590.16:017:35Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:511.36:007:36Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri1:291.312:360.16:007:36Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat2:041.21:100.15:597:37First Quarter13Sat
14Sun2:351.11:400.25:587:38First Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:490.92:010.35:587:38First Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:260.82:080.45:577:39First Quarter16Tue
17Wed9:420.81:440.55:577:40Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu8:530.912:270.56:260.45:567:40Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri8:531.17:010.25:557:41Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat9:121.27:490.15:557:42Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun9:421.48:450.05:547:42Full Moon21Sun
22Mon10:201.59:44-0.15:547:43Full Moon22Mon
23Tue11:041.610:42-0.25:537:43Full Moon23Tue
24Wed11:531.611:38-0.25:537:44Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:421.55:537:45Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri1:301.412:31-0.25:527:45Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat2:111.31:20-0.15:527:46Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:381.12:030.15:527:46Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:170.92:280.35:517:47Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue9:160.812:560.511:340.55:517:48Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed8:480.96:360.45:517:48Waning Crescent31Wed
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 79% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (79% illuminated). This places Dauphin Island, AL in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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