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 : 6:51 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 35m at 6:48 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 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:291.65:490.46:456:38Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue7:511.56:310.56:466:37Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed9:111.47:060.76:466:36Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:391.311:141.06:470.96:476:34Full Moon4Thu
5Fri12:221.14:240.84:081.06:476:33Full Moon5Fri
6Sat11:101.46:420.76:486:32Full Moon6Sat
7Sun11:451.59:320.66:496:31Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:020.56:496:30Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:291.612:140.46:506:29Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed1:141.71:230.46:506:27Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu1:591.62:300.46:516:26Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:441.63:300.46:526:25Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:281.54:180.46:526:24Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun4:151.44:530.56:536:23Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon5:101.35:100.66:546:22Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue6:231.24:470.76:546:21Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed8:041.111:031.04:040.86:556:19Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu9:511.010:161.14:060.93:370.96:566:18Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:240.95:560.82:490.96:566:17New Moon19Fri
20Sat10:321.37:160.76:576:16New Moon20Sat
21Sun11:001.48:320.66:586:15New Moon21Sun
22Mon11:341.59:410.56:586:14New Moon22Mon
23Tue10:410.46:596:13Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:121.611:380.37:006:12Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:541.612:340.27:016:11Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri1:381.61:320.27:016:10Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat2:241.62:290.27:026:09First Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:141.62:220.26:035:09First Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:101.43:070.36:035:08First Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:291.33:400.56:045:07Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed6:411.19:230.93:320.76:055:06Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 12:49 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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