Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:32 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 10h 17m at 7:03 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (29% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Jan 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:011.28:57-0.76:485:02New Moon1Sun
2Mon10:481.09:45-0.76:485:03New Moon2Mon
3Tue11:300.910:27-0.56:495:04Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:00-0.46:495:05Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:000.711:590.511:12-0.26:495:05Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:450.310:02-0.16:495:06First Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:580.38:300.06:495:07First Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:450.57:24-0.16:495:08First Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:500.65:27-0.26:495:09First Quarter9Mon
10Tue6:080.75:35-0.36:495:09Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:370.86:01-0.46:495:10Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:100.86:33-0.56:495:11Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:470.97:08-0.56:495:12Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat8:250.97:43-0.66:495:13Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:050.98:16-0.66:495:13Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:450.98:46-0.66:495:14Full Moon16Mon
17Tue10:270.89:13-0.56:495:15Full Moon17Tue
18Wed11:090.79:36-0.56:485:16Full Moon18Wed
19Thu11:500.59:53-0.46:485:17Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:58-0.26:485:18Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:230.39:130.29:18-0.16:485:19Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun3:480.37:370.06:475:20Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:120.55:08-0.16:475:20Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:510.73:48-0.36:465:21Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:400.84:29-0.56:465:22Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:330.95:17-0.66:465:23Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:261.06:09-0.76:455:24Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat8:191.07:03-0.86:455:25Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun9:111.07:56-0.76:445:26New Moon29Sun
30Mon10:040.88:45-0.66:445:27New Moon30Mon
31Tue10:540.79:28-0.56:435:27New Moon31Tue
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 12:47 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 29% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (29% illuminated). This places Dauphin Island, AL in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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