Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:00 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 14m at 12:23 pm (1.5 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 - Apr 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:141.210:46-0.15:416:10Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:581.211:53-0.15:406:11Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:451.35:396:12Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat1:341.31:09-0.25:386:12First Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:261.23:24-0.26:367:13First Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:211.24:23-0.26:357:13First Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:231.15:08-0.16:347:14First Quarter7Tue
8Wed6:331.15:43-0.16:337:15Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:500.96:070.16:327:15Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:200.86:160.26:317:16Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:130.511:290.75:590.43:540.56:297:16Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:100.74:400.66:240.36:287:17Full Moon12Sun
13Mon10:120.97:540.16:277:18Full Moon13Mon
14Tue10:371.19:120.06:267:18Full Moon14Tue
15Wed11:141.310:24-0.26:257:19Full Moon15Wed
16Thu12:011.511:36-0.36:247:20Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:551.66:237:20Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:531.612:51-0.36:227:21Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun2:521.62:08-0.46:207:21Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:551.53:19-0.46:197:22Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:041.44:20-0.36:187:23Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed6:311.25:09-0.16:177:23Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu8:170.95:470.16:167:24Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:080.610:180.76:050.41:430.56:157:25Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:040.83:010.66:230.46:147:25Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:441.07:450.26:137:26New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:531.28:490.06:127:27New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:201.49:46-0.16:117:27New Moon28Tue
29Wed10:561.510:41-0.16:107:28New Moon29Wed
30Thu11:371.511:36-0.16:107:29Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 6:11 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 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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