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 : 5:37 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 19m at 6:21 am (1.3 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 - May 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:281.07:280.26:087:30Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:531.28:270.16:077:30Full Moon2Thu
3Fri10:271.39:290.06:067:31Full Moon3Fri
4Sat11:081.410:31-0.16:057:32Full Moon4Sat
5Sun11:541.511:30-0.16:057:32Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:431.56:047:33Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:331.512:27-0.16:037:34Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed2:211.41:24-0.16:027:34Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:071.22:180.06:017:35Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:451.03:060.16:017:36Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:300.83:370.36:007:36Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun9:320.88:550.61:560.55:590.65:597:37Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon9:150.912:210.66:400.45:597:38Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue9:171.17:280.25:587:38Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed9:281.28:180.15:577:39New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:471.39:090.05:577:40New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:151.49:580.05:567:40New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:471.410:420.05:567:41New Moon18Sat
19Sun11:221.411:210.05:557:41Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:591.411:550.05:557:42Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:361.35:547:43Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed1:111.212:240.15:547:43Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu1:421.112:480.15:537:44First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:021.01:050.25:537:44First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:380.91:120.35:527:45First Quarter25Sat
26Sun10:330.81:040.45:527:46First Quarter26Sun
27Mon8:470.812:210.56:430.55:527:46Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:211.06:330.35:517:47Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed8:311.17:040.15:517:47Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:551.37:490.05:517:48Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri9:281.48:41-0.15:517:48Full Moon31Fri
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 11:59 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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