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 5h 09m 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 - Nov 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:571.23:300.56:065:04Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun3:181.12:460.66:075:04Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon3:060.99:221.01:250.76:085:03Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue9:070.78:511.16:340.712:520.76:095:02Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed8:431.26:360.66:105:01Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:581.37:020.56:105:01New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:231.47:390.36:115:00New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:551.58:230.26:124:59New Moon8Sat
9Sun10:311.59:110.26:134:59New Moon9Sun
10Mon11:091.59:590.16:144:58Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:501.510:480.06:144:57Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:360.06:154:57Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:311.512:250.06:164:56Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:111.41:110.06:174:56First Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:511.31:520.16:184:55First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:281.22:200.36:194:55First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:430.99:270.82:020.46:194:54Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:570.78:290.94:560.712:190.56:204:54Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed8:231.15:240.46:214:54Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu8:361.36:160.26:224:53Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:041.47:150.06:234:53Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:411.58:18-0.16:244:53Full Moon22Sat
23Sun10:251.69:19-0.26:244:52Full Moon23Sun
24Mon11:101.510:18-0.36:254:52Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:531.411:12-0.36:264:52Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:03-0.26:274:52Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:301.312:47-0.16:284:52Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:591.21:180.06:294:51Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:171.01:120.26:294:51Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:170.89:500.712:060.36:304:51Third Quarter30Sun
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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