Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : in 1h 54m at 6:05 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Aug 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:310.88:580.66:117:46Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:110.93:330.66:117:45Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun5:241.14:200.36:127:44Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon5:591.35:100.26:127:43Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue6:441.46:020.16:137:42Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:321.56:540.06:147:42Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu8:181.67:480.06:147:41Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri9:031.68:410.06:157:40Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat9:441.59:300.16:157:39New Moon9Sat
10Sun10:221.510:120.26:167:38New Moon10Sun
11Mon10:581.410:430.36:177:37New Moon11Mon
12Tue11:311.210:530.46:177:36New Moon12Tue
13Wed12:021.110:050.66:187:35Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:301.09:080.76:187:34Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:330.88:190.76:197:33Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat3:200.94:590.76:207:32Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun3:381.13:510.66:207:31First Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:121.24:140.46:217:30First Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:571.34:520.36:217:29First Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:481.45:340.26:227:28First Quarter20Wed
21Thu6:431.56:180.26:237:27Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:361.67:050.16:237:26Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat8:291.67:540.16:247:25Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun9:211.68:430.26:247:24Full Moon24Sun
25Mon10:161.69:310.36:257:23Full Moon25Mon
26Tue11:171.510:140.56:257:21Full Moon26Tue
27Wed12:261.310:440.76:267:20Full Moon27Wed
28Thu2:290.71:431.14:420.77:340.86:277:19Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri2:090.93:190.97:110.76:180.96:277:18Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat2:231.112:370.66:287:17Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun2:561.32:180.56:287:16Third Quarter31Sun
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 12:26 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 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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