Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 42m at 12:00 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:09 pm (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Oct 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:121.46:520.76:456:38Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:401.211:101.06:120.96:466:37New Moon2Thu
3Fri12:521.15:030.84:141.06:466:35New Moon3Fri
4Sat11:101.57:420.76:476:34New Moon4Sat
5Sun11:451.79:380.56:486:33Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:580.36:486:32Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:311.812:120.26:496:31Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed1:251.91:290.16:496:29Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu2:232.02:460.06:506:28First Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:262.03:560.06:516:27First Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:341.94:540.16:516:26First Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:521.85:430.26:526:25Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon7:151.66:210.46:536:24Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue8:381.46:440.76:536:22Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:111.110:531.05:170.96:546:21Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:311.05:130.82:330.96:556:20Full Moon16Thu
17Fri10:201.47:400.66:556:19Full Moon17Fri
18Sat10:421.69:000.56:566:18Full Moon18Sat
19Sun11:141.79:580.36:576:17Full Moon19Sun
20Mon11:521.710:490.36:576:16Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:420.26:586:15Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:351.712:380.26:596:14Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu1:211.71:380.26:596:13Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri2:081.72:370.27:006:12Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:551.73:260.27:016:11Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:431.63:040.26:015:10Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:331.53:310.36:025:09Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:361.33:440.56:035:08Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:311.19:450.93:270.76:045:07Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu9:070.98:411.14:160.81:410.86:045:06Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri8:371.35:370.66:055:06New Moon31Fri
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 6:34 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 (7% 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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