Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:22 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 7h 17m at 5:23 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Sep 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:031.65:010.16:287:15Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:101.85:590.06:297:14Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat7:181.86:560.06:297:13Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun8:231.87:530.06:307:12Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon9:271.88:500.26:317:11New Moon5Mon
6Tue10:331.79:440.46:317:09New Moon6Tue
7Wed11:481.510:320.66:327:08New Moon7Wed
8Thu1:131.310:580.96:327:07New Moon8Thu
9Fri12:580.92:581.05:570.76:001.06:337:06Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:491.111:080.76:337:04Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun1:241.412:530.56:347:03Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon2:081.52:150.46:347:02First Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:561.63:270.36:357:01First Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:471.64:290.36:356:59First Quarter14Wed
15Thu4:451.65:230.36:366:58First Quarter15Thu
16Fri5:491.66:100.36:376:57Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:521.66:510.46:376:56Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:491.67:270.46:386:54Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon8:401.57:530.56:386:53Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue9:301.48:000.76:396:52Full Moon20Tue
21Wed10:251.37:310.86:396:51Full Moon21Wed
22Thu11:381.26:270.96:406:49Full Moon22Thu
23Fri12:161.01:191.06:080.85:091.06:406:48Full Moon23Fri
24Sat12:091.28:450.86:416:47Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:271.310:410.66:426:46Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:561.511:550.56:426:44Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue1:351.61:060.46:436:43Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed2:211.72:200.36:436:42Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:151.83:320.26:446:41Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:181.84:350.16:446:39Third Quarter30Fri
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 53% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (53% illuminated). This places Dauphin Island, AL in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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