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 5h 14m 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 - Oct 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:011.410:580.66:456:37Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:381.511:560.56:466:36Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat1:171.512:540.56:466:35Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun2:001.61:560.46:476:34First Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:461.62:580.46:486:33First Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:361.63:540.46:486:31First Quarter6Tue
7Wed4:331.64:410.46:496:30First Quarter7Wed
8Thu5:401.55:210.46:506:29Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri6:551.55:560.56:506:28Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat8:121.46:210.66:516:27Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun9:331.311:260.96:170.86:516:26Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon11:141.110:511.13:330.94:270.96:526:24Full Moon12Mon
13Tue10:531.36:010.76:536:23Full Moon13Tue
14Wed11:191.58:230.66:536:22Full Moon14Wed
15Thu10:060.46:546:21Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:011.611:230.36:556:20Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:501.812:350.26:556:19Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:431.81:470.16:566:18Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:371.82:570.16:576:17Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:331.73:580.26:576:16Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:341.64:490.36:586:15Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu5:501.45:270.56:596:14Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:311.25:450.66:596:13Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat9:071.110:511.04:120.87:006:12Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun9:530.99:221.13:100.81:540.86:015:11Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon9:111.26:260.76:025:10New Moon26Mon
27Tue9:231.47:310.66:025:09New Moon27Tue
28Wed9:491.58:200.56:035:08New Moon28Wed
29Thu10:221.59:030.46:045:07New Moon29Thu
30Fri10:591.69:470.36:055:06Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat11:381.610:330.26:055:05Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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