Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : 8:39 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 35m at 8:46 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 - Apr 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:411.110:11-0.15:416:10Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue11:241.211:12-0.15:406:11Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed12:091.25:396:12Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu12:561.212:18-0.15:386:12Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri1:441.21:27-0.15:366:13Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat2:341.22:29-0.15:356:13Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun4:281.14:18-0.16:347:14Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon5:301.04:560.06:337:15Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue6:500.95:250.16:327:15Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed8:290.85:430.26:307:16Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu10:470.510:330.65:350.43:450.56:297:16Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri9:390.73:360.65:530.36:287:17Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat9:370.97:120.16:277:18New Moon13Sat
14Sun10:011.18:280.06:267:18New Moon14Sun
15Mon10:401.39:44-0.26:257:19New Moon15Mon
16Tue11:281.410:58-0.26:247:20Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:231.56:237:20Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu1:201.612:10-0.36:227:21Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri2:181.61:23-0.36:207:21Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat3:161.52:33-0.36:197:22First Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:171.33:35-0.26:187:23First Quarter21Sun
22Mon5:361.14:250.06:177:23First Quarter22Mon
23Tue7:460.95:020.26:167:24Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:130.69:560.75:100.41:270.66:157:25Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu9:260.81:430.66:350.46:147:25Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri9:161.07:340.26:137:26Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat9:281.28:280.16:127:27Full Moon27Sat
28Sun9:541.39:200.06:117:27Full Moon28Sun
29Mon10:271.410:12-0.16:107:28Full Moon29Mon
30Tue11:061.411:02-0.16:107:29Full Moon30Tue
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 2:42 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 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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