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 7h 56m 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 - Sep 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:401.73:550.16:287:15Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:451.84:570.06:297:14Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:581.85:540.06:307:13Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed7:111.86:460.06:307:12Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu8:201.87:360.26:317:10Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri9:281.68:230.46:317:09Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:411.49:050.66:327:08New Moon7Sat
8Sun12:091.28:560.96:327:07New Moon8Sun
9Mon1:571.05:160.74:481.06:337:06New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:200.66:337:04Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:021.411:200.56:347:03Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:451.512:360.46:347:02Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri1:311.61:500.36:357:01Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat2:181.73:020.36:366:59First Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:091.74:040.36:366:58First Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:031.64:540.36:376:57First Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:031.65:360.36:376:56First Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:071.66:100.46:386:54Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu7:101.56:360.56:386:53Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri8:111.46:500.66:396:52Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat9:141.36:390.86:396:50Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:311.210:591.05:400.96:406:49Full Moon22Sun
23Mon12:271.05:260.83:551.06:406:48Full Moon23Mon
24Tue11:061.47:200.76:416:47Full Moon24Tue
25Wed11:391.59:090.66:426:45Full Moon25Wed
26Thu10:350.46:426:44Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:231.711:500.36:436:43Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat1:131.81:040.26:436:42Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun2:071.92:200.16:446:40Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:061.93:290.16:446:39Third Quarter30Mon
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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