Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:51 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 8h 09m at 6:48 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Feb 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:140.79:30-0.56:435:28Full Moon1Fri
2Sat10:490.69:52-0.46:425:29Full Moon2Sat
3Sun11:240.59:57-0.36:425:30Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:560.49:39-0.26:415:31Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:16-0.16:405:31Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:170.23:310.28:500.06:405:32Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:260.37:000.06:395:33Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:530.54:15-0.16:385:34Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:320.64:01-0.26:375:35Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:190.74:30-0.46:375:36Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon6:100.95:10-0.56:365:36Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue7:020.95:55-0.66:355:37Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed7:551.06:43-0.66:345:38Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu8:501.07:33-0.66:335:39Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri9:481.08:22-0.66:325:40New Moon15Fri
16Sat10:500.89:08-0.56:315:40New Moon16Sat
17Sun11:560.79:48-0.36:315:41New Moon17Sun
18Mon10:16-0.16:305:42Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue1:040.52:080.210:000.16:140.16:295:43Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed2:220.22:150.46:280.16:285:44Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu2:450.612:060.06:275:44First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:290.72:11-0.26:265:45First Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:250.83:29-0.36:255:46First Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:270.94:29-0.46:245:47First Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:270.95:24-0.46:235:47Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:200.96:15-0.46:225:48Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed8:070.87:03-0.46:215:49Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu8:500.87:47-0.36:195:49Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri9:340.78:24-0.26:185:50Full Moon29Fri
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 71% 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 (71% 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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