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 8h 38m 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 - Oct 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:331.85:310.26:456:38Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:551.86:210.26:466:37Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon8:151.77:070.46:466:36Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue9:361.57:460.66:476:34Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:091.311:220.97:470.96:476:33New Moon5Wed
6Thu1:031.14:260.84:351.06:486:32New Moon6Thu
7Fri11:081.47:210.76:496:31New Moon7Fri
8Sat11:471.610:060.56:496:30Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:240.46:506:28Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:321.712:310.36:506:27Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue1:181.71:380.36:516:26Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed2:051.72:450.36:526:25First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:531.73:440.36:526:24First Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:431.64:330.36:536:23First Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:381.55:110.46:546:22First Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:391.45:370.56:546:21Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:481.35:440.66:556:19Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue8:021.25:210.76:566:18Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:390.910:541.03:170.94:310.86:566:17Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu11:440.910:281.25:420.83:070.96:576:16Full Moon20Thu
21Fri10:371.37:120.76:586:15Full Moon21Fri
22Sat11:001.58:320.56:586:14Full Moon22Sat
23Sun11:331.69:430.46:596:13Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:470.27:006:12Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:141.711:500.17:016:11Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed1:001.812:550.17:016:10Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:511.82:010.07:026:09Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:441.83:040.07:036:09Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:421.74:000.17:046:08Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:481.63:460.26:045:07Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon5:211.44:190.46:055:06Waning Crescent31Mon
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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