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 8h 54m 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 - Feb 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:120.710:59-0.36:435:28Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:070.43:220.110:090.07:260.16:425:29Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue2:160.12:530.36:300.06:415:30First Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:050.62:13-0.26:415:31First Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:380.73:13-0.46:405:32First Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:230.84:04-0.56:395:33First Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:150.94:53-0.66:395:33Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:090.95:43-0.66:385:34Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:011.06:32-0.66:375:35Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:491.07:18-0.76:365:36Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:341.07:58-0.66:355:37Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:170.98:31-0.66:355:38Full Moon12Thu
13Fri10:020.88:55-0.56:345:38Full Moon13Fri
14Sat10:520.79:11-0.46:335:39Full Moon14Sat
15Sun11:530.59:17-0.26:325:40Full Moon15Sun
16Mon2:130.19:050.04:130.16:315:41Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:130.31:340.37:150.110:290.06:305:41Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed1:420.56:295:42Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu2:110.712:12-0.26:285:43Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:550.91:40-0.46:275:44Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:521.12:59-0.56:265:45Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:591.24:08-0.76:255:45Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:091.35:11-0.86:245:46Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:171.36:11-0.86:235:47Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed8:221.27:08-0.86:225:48Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu9:261.18:02-0.76:215:48New Moon26Thu
27Fri10:350.98:50-0.56:205:49New Moon27Fri
28Sat11:520.69:31-0.26:195:50New Moon28Sat
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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