Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : in 7h 36m at 11:13 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:48 am (0.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Nov 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:501.53:330.36:065:04First Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:311.33:540.46:075:04Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:091.13:320.66:085:03Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun4:470.99:380.91:550.76:095:02Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon9:060.78:521.15:210.712:360.76:105:01Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue8:411.25:590.56:105:01Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:541.46:410.46:115:00Full Moon7Wed
8Thu9:201.57:270.26:124:59Full Moon8Thu
9Fri9:521.68:190.16:134:59Full Moon9Fri
10Sat10:311.69:140.06:144:58Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:141.710:11-0.16:144:57Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon11:08-0.16:154:57Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:001.712:04-0.26:164:56Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:471.712:58-0.26:174:56Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:331.61:47-0.16:184:55Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:181.42:270.06:194:55Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:011.22:520.26:194:54Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:200.99:010.72:240.56:204:54Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon8:280.78:130.94:540.612:140.66:214:54Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue8:091.25:420.36:224:53Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed8:291.46:380.06:234:53New Moon21Wed
22Thu9:041.67:39-0.26:244:53New Moon22Thu
23Fri9:461.78:42-0.36:244:52New Moon23Fri
24Sat10:331.79:45-0.46:254:52Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:211.610:45-0.46:264:52Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:41-0.46:274:52Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:071.512:33-0.36:284:52Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:471.41:17-0.26:294:51First Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:201.21:470.06:294:51First Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:431.01:490.16:304:51First 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 4:30 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 23% 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 Waxing Crescent (23% 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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