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 11h 57m 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 - May 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:160.711:150.74:380.54:440.56:087:29Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat9:530.92:190.66:410.36:077:30New Moon2Sat
3Sun9:591.18:080.16:067:31New Moon3Sun
4Mon10:281.39:280.06:067:31New Moon4Mon
5Tue11:111.510:40-0.26:057:32New Moon5Tue
6Wed12:011.511:47-0.26:047:33Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:521.66:037:33Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri1:431.512:53-0.26:027:34Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat2:301.41:58-0.16:027:35First Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:111.22:570.06:017:35First Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:421.13:460.16:007:36First Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:540.94:170.36:007:37First Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:180.73:480.45:597:37Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:580.810:440.61:460.57:160.55:587:38Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri9:300.912:540.57:350.45:587:39Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat9:231.18:010.35:577:39Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun9:371.28:330.25:567:40Full Moon17Sun
18Mon10:021.39:110.15:567:41Full Moon18Mon
19Tue10:341.49:540.05:557:41Full Moon19Tue
20Wed11:101.410:400.05:557:42Full Moon20Wed
21Thu11:491.411:28-0.15:547:42Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:291.55:547:43Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat1:101.412:15-0.15:537:44Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun1:501.41:01-0.15:537:44Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon2:281.31:450.05:537:45Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:021.12:250.15:527:45Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:160.92:520.25:527:46Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu10:520.72:410.45:517:47Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri9:100.81:000.56:020.45:517:47Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat8:561.06:460.25:517:48Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun9:071.37:410.05:517:48Waning Crescent31Sun
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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