Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : in 2h 53m at 8:39 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:41 am (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Sep 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:521.67:270.26:297:15Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:451.68:000.36:297:14Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:381.58:280.56:307:13Full Moon3Mon
4Tue10:411.38:420.76:307:11Full Moon4Tue
5Wed12:041.27:000.96:317:10Full Moon5Wed
6Thu12:150.91:541.05:570.74:510.96:317:09Full Moon6Thu
7Fri12:121.29:410.66:327:08Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:411.411:300.46:327:06Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun1:251.612:540.36:337:05Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon2:171.72:180.26:337:04Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:171.83:380.16:347:03Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:251.94:460.06:357:02Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:411.95:440.06:357:00Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:591.86:340.26:366:59Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:111.77:190.36:366:58Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:181.57:570.56:376:56Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:281.38:150.86:376:55New Moon17Mon
18Tue12:080.811:081.03:010.85:171.06:386:54New Moon18Tue
19Wed1:551.05:390.84:001.06:386:53New Moon19Wed
20Thu11:231.48:440.76:396:51New Moon20Thu
21Fri11:591.510:280.66:406:50Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:300.56:406:49Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:391.612:300.46:416:48Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:241.71:360.46:416:46Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue2:121.72:440.36:426:45First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:021.73:440.36:426:44First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:571.74:330.36:436:43First Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:571.75:120.36:436:41First Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:031.65:450.46:446:40Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:151.56:110.56:456:39Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 3:10 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 4% 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 Waning Crescent (4% 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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