Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : 8:02 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 38m at 9:48 am (0.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (33% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Aug 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:231.012:070.311:270.66:117:46Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:020.74:400.71:450.76:117:45First Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:381.03:260.46:127:44First Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:011.24:260.26:127:43First Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:441.45:220.06:137:42First Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:351.66:18-0.16:147:42Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue7:271.67:15-0.16:147:41Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed8:171.78:12-0.16:157:40Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu9:041.79:05-0.16:157:39Full Moon9Thu
10Fri9:461.69:510.06:167:38Full Moon10Fri
11Sat10:251.510:280.16:177:37Full Moon11Sat
12Sun11:011.410:540.36:177:36Full Moon12Sun
13Mon11:371.311:030.46:187:35Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:151.210:340.66:187:34Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:591.09:220.76:197:33Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu3:550.81:590.810:490.86:540.76:207:32Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri3:141.01:320.66:207:31Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat3:281.12:460.56:217:30Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:011.33:450.36:217:29Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:471.44:400.26:227:28Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:421.65:340.16:237:27Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed6:421.76:290.06:237:26Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:421.87:24-0.16:247:25Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri8:391.88:190.06:247:24Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat9:361.89:120.06:257:23New Moon25Sat
26Sun10:371.710:010.26:257:21New Moon26Sun
27Mon11:441.510:430.46:267:20New Moon27Mon
28Tue1:041.311:050.76:277:19Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed2:040.72:421.05:260.77:060.96:277:18Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu1:441.011:190.76:287:17Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri2:081.31:170.46:287:16First Quarter31Fri
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 2:55 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 33% 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 (33% 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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