Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : in 1h 39m at 6:51 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Oct 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:451.010:531.24:520.94:341.06:456:38New Moon1Sun
2Mon11:131.36:390.86:466:37New Moon2Mon
3Tue11:441.48:470.76:466:35New Moon3Tue
4Wed10:200.66:476:34Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:221.511:300.56:486:33Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:051.612:350.46:486:32Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat1:511.71:420.36:496:31First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:421.72:480.36:496:29First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:381.73:480.36:506:28First Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:441.64:400.46:516:27First Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:091.55:240.56:516:26Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:451.45:570.76:526:25Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:171.210:461.05:570.86:526:24Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:561.010:311.13:260.93:070.96:536:23Full Moon14Sat
15Sun10:291.36:190.76:546:21Full Moon15Sun
16Mon10:441.48:200.66:546:20Full Moon16Mon
17Tue11:141.59:440.56:556:19Full Moon17Tue
18Wed11:501.610:480.46:566:18Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:440.46:566:17Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:301.612:370.36:576:16Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat1:111.61:270.46:586:15Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:511.52:150.46:596:14Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:311.52:550.46:596:13Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:121.43:240.57:006:12Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:531.33:360.57:016:11Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:371.13:330.67:016:10Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:591.010:271.03:150.77:026:09Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat9:080.99:411.15:350.82:260.87:036:08Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun8:421.25:300.76:045:07Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon9:011.36:250.56:045:07New Moon30Mon
31Tue9:311.57:250.46:055:06New Moon31Tue
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 1:12 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 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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