Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : 5:22 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 43m at 5:23 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Apr 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:591.111:43-0.15:416:10Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:441.25:406:11Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun1:291.212:55-0.15:396:12Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:181.22:08-0.15:386:12Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:111.13:11-0.15:366:13Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:111.14:02-0.15:356:13Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:191.04:430.05:346:14Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:301.05:160.05:336:15Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:400.95:390.25:326:15Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun9:010.85:440.35:316:16Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon10:280.510:530.65:150.43:470.45:296:16New Moon11Mon
12Tue9:470.73:440.65:410.35:286:17New Moon12Tue
13Wed9:530.97:200.25:276:18New Moon13Wed
14Thu10:181.18:450.05:266:18New Moon14Thu
15Fri10:541.29:57-0.15:256:19Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:391.311:06-0.25:246:20Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:291.45:236:20Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon1:231.512:19-0.25:226:21First Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:211.51:34-0.35:216:21First Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:261.42:44-0.25:196:22First Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:471.33:42-0.25:186:23First Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:271.14:310.05:176:23Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat8:090.95:090.25:166:24Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:070.511:040.76:240.42:170.56:157:25Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon10:190.73:500.66:290.46:147:25Full Moon25Mon
26Tue10:071.08:180.26:137:26Full Moon26Tue
27Wed10:241.29:300.16:127:27Full Moon27Wed
28Thu10:571.310:310.06:117:27Full Moon28Thu
29Fri11:361.411:26-0.16:107:28Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:181.46:107:29Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 11:22 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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