Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : in 7h 37m at 4:42 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Apr 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:200.64:210.56:030.35:406:11New Moon1Sun
2Mon10:280.87:460.25:396:11New Moon2Mon
3Tue10:530.99:080.05:386:12Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:271.110:17-0.15:376:13Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:061.211:26-0.15:366:13Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:521.35:346:14Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat1:441.412:42-0.25:336:14First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:421.41:59-0.35:326:15First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:481.43:08-0.35:316:16First Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:081.34:05-0.35:306:16First Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:381.24:55-0.25:296:17Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu8:111.05:390.05:276:18Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:590.96:150.25:266:18Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat9:410.66:000.53:440.35:256:19Full Moon14Sat
15Sun12:200.79:15 AM0.92:360.76:430.25:246:19Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:391.18:330.05:236:20Full Moon16Mon
17Tue10:221.39:50-0.15:226:21Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:101.411:00-0.25:216:21Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:001.55:206:22Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:491.512:11-0.25:196:23Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat1:391.41:22-0.25:186:23Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:281.32:29-0.15:176:24Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:171.23:220.05:166:24Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:111.14:030.15:156:25Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:170.94:290.25:146:26Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:550.84:270.45:136:26Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:080.79:190.63:210.53:360.65:126:27Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat9:030.81:570.65:160.45:116:28Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun9:511.07:210.26:107:28New Moon29Sun
30Mon10:061.18:200.16:097:29New Moon30Mon
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 11:02 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 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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