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 3h 01m 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 - May 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:481.511:52-0.16:097:29Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:321.46:087:30Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:161.412:41-0.16:077:31Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:581.41:280.06:067:31Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun2:381.32:100.06:057:32Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:161.12:440.16:047:32Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:490.93:060.26:047:33Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:250.73:050.46:037:34Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu9:160.81:490.55:270.56:027:34Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri8:331.06:050.36:017:35Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:351.26:530.16:017:36Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun8:591.47:50-0.16:007:36New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:361.68:55-0.25:597:37New Moon13Mon
14Tue10:221.710:03-0.35:597:38New Moon14Tue
15Wed11:141.811:09-0.45:587:38New Moon15Wed
16Thu12:101.85:577:39Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri1:051.712:11-0.45:577:40Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat1:571.61:08-0.35:567:40Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun2:421.31:59-0.25:567:41First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:091.12:400.15:557:42First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:160.82:560.35:557:42First Quarter21Tue
22Wed8:470.812:470.55:560.55:547:43Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu8:191.06:270.25:547:43Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri8:191.27:070.15:537:44Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat8:341.47:510.05:537:45Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun8:591.58:37-0.15:527:45Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:311.59:25-0.15:527:46Full Moon27Mon
28Tue10:061.610:12-0.15:527:46Full Moon28Tue
29Wed10:451.610:55-0.15:517:47Full Moon29Wed
30Thu11:241.511:34-0.15:517:47Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:041.55:517:48Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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