Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:18 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 12h 30m at 1:09 pm (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Jul 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:151.26:250.05:547:58Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:301.36:58-0.15:547:58Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu7:571.47:37-0.15:547:58Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri8:311.58:23-0.25:557:57Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat9:091.69:11-0.25:557:57New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:491.69:57-0.25:567:57New Moon6Sun
7Mon10:301.610:36-0.25:567:57New Moon7Mon
8Tue11:101.611:09-0.25:577:57New Moon8Tue
9Wed11:491.511:36-0.15:577:57Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:241.411:580.05:587:57Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:521.25:587:56Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:521.012:100.211:540.45:597:56Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:350.810:100.55:597:56First Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:140.84:350.46:007:55First Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:591.14:530.16:007:55First Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:221.35:37-0.16:017:55Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:031.66:31-0.36:017:54Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:521.77:33-0.46:027:54Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:451.98:39-0.56:037:54Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:401.99:42-0.56:037:53Full Moon20Sun
21Mon10:351.910:39-0.46:047:53Full Moon21Mon
22Tue11:291.711:27-0.26:047:52Full Moon22Tue
23Wed12:201.56:057:52Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:031.312:050.06:057:51Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri1:311.012:290.26:067:50Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:460.712:000.58:360.66:077:50Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun5:210.94:320.56:077:49Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:001.14:410.36:087:49Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue5:161.25:120.16:087:48Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed5:511.45:510.06:097:47Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu6:351.56:340.06:107:47Waning Crescent31Thu
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 6:43 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 15% 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 maximum.

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 (15% illuminated). This places Dauphin Island, AL in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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