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 4h 19m 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 - Oct 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:311.46:220.76:456:38Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue10:021.210:341.05:380.96:466:36Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed12:181.05:040.83:021.06:466:35Full Moon3Wed
4Thu10:291.57:060.66:476:34Full Moon4Thu
5Fri11:061.78:490.46:486:33Full Moon5Fri
6Sat11:551.910:160.36:486:32Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun11:330.16:496:30Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:512.012:500.16:496:29Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue1:502.02:070.06:506:28Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:502.03:180.06:516:27Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:541.94:180.16:516:26Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri5:041.75:050.36:526:25Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat6:311.55:400.56:536:24Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun8:091.35:540.76:536:22Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon9:511.110:081.13:340.96:546:21Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue9:461.36:170.86:556:20New Moon16Tue
17Wed9:501.47:380.66:556:19New Moon17Wed
18Thu10:121.68:370.56:566:18New Moon18Thu
19Fri10:431.79:290.46:576:17New Moon19Fri
20Sat11:201.710:190.36:576:16Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:100.26:586:15Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:021.712:040.26:596:14Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:471.712:580.26:596:13Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed1:331.71:520.27:006:12Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu2:181.72:400.27:016:11First Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:021.63:200.27:026:10First Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:461.53:510.37:026:09First Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:361.33:090.56:035:08First Quarter28Sun
29Mon5:161.19:240.92:510.76:045:07Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue8:150.98:141.14:010.812:220.86:045:06Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed8:051.35:060.66:055:06Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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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