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 9h 18m 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 - Sep 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:511.52:440.36:297:14First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:431.63:580.26:297:13First Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:431.75:030.16:307:12First Quarter3Mon
4Tue5:501.76:010.16:307:11Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:581.76:550.16:317:10Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:571.77:440.26:327:08Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri8:471.68:280.36:327:07Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat9:301.59:030.56:337:06Full Moon8Sat
9Sun10:121.49:240.66:337:05Full Moon9Sun
10Mon10:591.38:420.86:347:03Full Moon10Mon
11Tue12:041.16:540.96:347:02Full Moon11Tue
12Wed1:011.01:421.06:310.85:470.96:357:01Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:441.19:280.86:357:00Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:011.311:170.66:366:58Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat1:311.412:290.56:366:57Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun2:081.51:420.46:376:56Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:541.62:570.36:386:55Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:471.74:050.26:386:53Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:511.85:040.16:396:52Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu6:031.85:570.16:396:51Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:161.86:470.26:406:50Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat8:261.77:340.36:406:48Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun9:391.68:190.56:416:47New Moon23Sun
24Mon11:051.48:540.86:416:46New Moon24Mon
25Tue12:080.812:511.23:440.85:571.06:426:45New Moon25Tue
26Wed11:331.46:250.76:436:43New Moon26Wed
27Thu10:080.56:436:42Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:171.611:420.36:446:41Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat1:071.81:010.26:446:40Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun2:001.82:190.26:456:38First Quarter30Sun
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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