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 9h 02m 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 - Feb 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:340.96:37-0.66:425:29Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon8:201.07:21-0.76:425:30Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue9:081.08:06-0.76:415:30New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:570.98:48-0.76:405:31New Moon4Wed
5Thu10:500.99:27-0.66:405:32New Moon5Thu
6Fri11:450.710:01-0.56:395:33Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:27-0.36:385:34Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:420.510:30-0.16:375:35Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:450.33:170.28:120.06:375:35Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue3:320.13:300.412:200.06:34 AM0.06:365:36First Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:060.62:32-0.26:355:37First Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:560.83:40-0.46:345:38First Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:530.94:38-0.56:335:39Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:501.05:34-0.66:335:39Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:441.06:30-0.66:325:40Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:361.07:25-0.66:315:41Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue9:250.98:16-0.56:305:42Full Moon17Tue
18Wed10:120.89:00-0.46:295:43Full Moon18Wed
19Thu10:570.69:36-0.36:285:43Full Moon19Thu
20Fri11:410.59:55-0.16:275:44Full Moon20Fri
21Sat9:200.06:265:45Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:260.41:510.27:420.16:240.26:255:46Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon1:170.21:420.46:530.111:290.16:245:46Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue2:030.56:235:47Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed2:370.61:560.06:225:48Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:200.72:54-0.26:215:49Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:120.83:42-0.36:205:49Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:100.94:28-0.36:195:50Third Quarter28Sat
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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