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 9h 14m 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 - Mar 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:210.68:49-0.16:175:51Full Moon1Sat
2Sun11:160.58:400.06:165:52Full Moon2Sun
3Mon1:120.27:320.14:040.26:155:52Full Moon3Mon
4Tue12:180.412:400.36:540.26:100.26:145:53Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed1:320.312:510.46:000.29:540.16:135:54Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu1:170.611:380.06:125:54Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:510.76:115:55Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat2:330.81:11-0.16:095:56Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:220.92:31-0.26:085:56Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:211.03:33-0.36:075:57Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:281.04:26-0.36:065:58Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:351.15:17-0.46:055:58Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:421.06:06-0.36:035:59Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri8:511.06:56-0.36:026:00Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:070.97:46-0.16:016:00New Moon15Sat
16Sun11:310.78:340.16:006:01New Moon16Sun
17Mon11:380.39:080.34:250.25:596:01New Moon17Mon
18Tue1:010.511:32 AM0.54:530.46:550.15:576:02Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:580.710:180.05:566:03Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:400.911:54-0.15:556:03Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri1:271.05:546:04First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:181.11:25-0.25:536:05First Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:141.12:47-0.25:516:05First Quarter23Sun
24Mon4:181.03:52-0.25:506:06First Quarter24Mon
25Tue5:311.04:45-0.15:496:06Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:420.95:310.05:486:07Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:430.86:090.15:466:08Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:440.76:360.25:456:08Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat9:570.76:190.35:446:09Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:350.511:290.64:540.43:440.45:436:10Full Moon30Sun
31Mon10:090.64:240.55:210.35:426:10Full Moon31Mon
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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