Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : 6:05 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 58m at 6:02 am (1.4 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 - Sep 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:070.81:501.05:350.87:030.86:297:15Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed1:351.08:110.86:297:14Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu1:491.11:050.76:307:12Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri2:201.32:170.66:307:11First Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:001.43:150.56:317:10First Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:451.44:070.46:317:09First Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:391.54:540.36:327:08First Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:391.65:380.36:327:06Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:411.66:210.36:337:05Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:401.67:030.36:347:04Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri8:361.67:440.46:347:03Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat9:321.58:240.56:357:01Full Moon12Sat
13Sun10:331.48:580.66:357:00Full Moon13Sun
14Mon11:461.39:110.86:366:59Full Moon14Mon
15Tue12:570.91:141.14:480.86:041.06:366:58Full Moon15Tue
16Wed12:421.17:060.86:376:56Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:581.311:100.66:376:55Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri1:341.412:420.56:386:54Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat2:211.62:050.36:396:52Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:151.73:220.36:396:51Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:171.74:290.26:406:50Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:301.75:270.26:406:49Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:501.76:190.36:416:47Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu8:021.67:060.46:416:46Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri9:061.57:470.66:426:45Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:091.38:130.86:426:44New Moon26Sat
27Sun11:211.211:541.05:570.96:436:42New Moon27Sun
28Mon12:501.14:420.85:041.06:446:41New Moon28Mon
29Tue11:301.36:300.86:446:40New Moon29Tue
30Wed9:250.76:456:39Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 12:03 pm — 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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