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 8h 10m 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 - Sep 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:151.74:300.06:287:15First Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:231.85:33-0.16:297:14First Quarter2Wed
3Thu6:351.96:31-0.16:297:13Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:441.97:26-0.16:307:12Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat8:501.98:200.16:317:11Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:551.79:120.36:317:09Full Moon6Sun
7Mon11:071.59:590.66:327:08Full Moon7Mon
8Tue12:351.36:327:07Full Moon8Tue
9Wed2:281.05:460.75:111.06:337:06Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:021.29:580.66:337:04Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:371.411:540.46:347:03Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:201.61:150.36:347:02Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun2:071.72:330.36:357:01Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:571.73:460.26:366:59Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:521.74:470.26:366:58Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:541.75:370.26:376:57Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:011.76:200.36:376:56Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:051.66:550.36:386:54Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:011.67:190.56:386:53Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:531.57:260.66:396:52Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon9:511.37:070.76:396:51New Moon21Mon
22Tue11:111.211:361.06:160.96:406:49New Moon22Tue
23Wed1:161.05:430.84:461.06:406:48New Moon23Wed
24Thu11:451.48:150.76:416:47New Moon24Thu
25Fri10:050.56:426:46Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:161.611:190.46:426:44Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:561.712:300.36:436:43Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:451.81:460.26:436:42First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:401.93:030.16:446:41First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:421.94:100.06:446:39First Quarter30Wed
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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