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 6h 52m 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 - Aug 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:121.03:170.46:107:46First Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:291.23:580.26:117:45First Quarter2Sun
3Mon5:061.44:490.06:117:45First Quarter3Mon
4Tue5:571.65:45-0.26:127:44Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:551.76:44-0.36:137:43Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:541.97:46-0.36:137:42Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri8:531.98:47-0.46:147:41Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat9:511.99:43-0.36:147:40Full Moon8Sat
9Sun10:501.810:34-0.16:157:40Full Moon9Sun
10Mon11:501.611:160.26:167:39Full Moon10Mon
11Tue12:561.311:450.56:167:38Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed2:121.010:500.86:177:37Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu2:590.811:250.76:177:36Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri2:521.11:580.46:187:35Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:191.33:190.26:197:34Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:021.54:220.16:197:33Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:531.55:190.16:207:32Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:521.66:120.06:207:31Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:511.67:030.06:217:30Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:451.67:500.16:227:29Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri8:331.68:310.16:227:28Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat9:151.69:040.26:237:27New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:551.59:260.36:237:26New Moon23Sun
24Mon10:371.49:330.46:247:25New Moon24Mon
25Tue11:251.39:220.66:247:23New Moon25Tue
26Wed12:331.18:290.76:257:22Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:560.92:140.96:120.86:150.86:267:21Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri1:451.111:330.76:267:20Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat2:021.312:520.56:277:19Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun2:341.42:070.36:277:18First Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:191.63:220.26:287:17First Quarter31Mon
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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