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 4h 06m 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 - Oct 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:391.74:100.36:456:37Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:411.65:040.46:466:36Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri5:541.55:490.56:476:35Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:121.46:230.66:476:34Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:201.36:380.76:486:32Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:241.211:471.05:280.86:486:31Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:401.110:581.13:140.94:320.96:496:30New Moon7Tue
8Wed12:281.05:140.94:100.96:506:29New Moon8Wed
9Thu11:001.36:510.86:506:28New Moon9Thu
10Fri11:291.48:380.76:516:26New Moon10Fri
11Sat10:030.66:526:25Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:041.511:040.56:526:24Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:421.512:020.46:536:23Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue1:221.61:010.46:536:22Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed2:051.62:020.36:546:21First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:511.63:010.36:556:20First Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:431.63:540.36:556:19First Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:451.54:390.46:566:18First Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:081.45:170.56:576:17Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:471.35:400.66:586:16Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:291.110:361.04:470.86:586:15Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:281.010:201.24:330.82:560.96:596:14Full Moon22Wed
23Thu10:291.46:570.67:006:13Full Moon23Thu
24Fri10:581.58:420.47:006:12Full Moon24Fri
25Sat11:411.710:050.37:016:11Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:281.710:160.26:025:10Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:220.16:035:09Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:161.712:270.16:035:08Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed1:031.61:300.26:045:07Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:461.52:250.26:055:06Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:251.43:070.46:065:05Third Quarter31Fri
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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