Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : in 5h 52m at 5:37 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Sep 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:211.53:150.36:287:15First Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:171.64:190.26:297:14First Quarter2Sat
3Sun5:231.65:150.26:307:13First Quarter3Sun
4Mon6:341.76:070.26:307:12Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue7:431.66:570.36:317:10Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed8:481.67:450.46:317:09Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu9:511.58:310.66:327:08Full Moon7Thu
8Fri10:591.39:100.86:327:07Full Moon8Fri
9Sat12:350.812:161.13:440.85:430.96:337:06Full Moon9Sat
10Sun12:121.01:431.05:400.84:540.96:337:04Full Moon10Sun
11Mon12:031.18:120.76:347:03Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:261.311:360.66:347:02Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed1:021.412:520.66:357:01Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu1:431.52:030.56:366:59Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri2:271.53:090.56:366:58Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:141.54:020.46:376:57Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun4:061.54:450.46:376:56Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon5:061.55:210.56:386:54Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue6:131.55:510.56:386:53Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed7:221.46:120.66:396:52Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu8:261.36:220.76:396:50Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri9:321.311:300.96:150.86:406:49Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:511.110:531.02:340.95:310.96:416:48New Moon23Sat
24Sun12:331.05:060.84:181.06:416:47New Moon24Sun
25Mon11:311.37:200.76:426:45New Moon25Mon
26Tue9:440.66:426:44Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:091.511:080.56:436:43Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:531.612:190.46:436:42Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri1:421.71:300.36:446:40Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat2:351.72:400.36:446:39First Quarter30Sat
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 12:20 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 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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