Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:37 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 11h 12m at 6:21 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (40% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Sep 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:301.112:070.66:297:14Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon2:031.31:440.56:297:13Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue2:451.43:060.46:307:12Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:321.54:100.46:317:11Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:251.55:010.46:317:10Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:251.55:450.46:327:08Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:281.56:240.46:327:07Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:261.46:560.56:337:06Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon8:181.47:180.66:337:05Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue9:061.37:190.76:347:03Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed9:571.36:550.86:347:02New Moon11Wed
12Thu10:581.211:530.96:260.86:357:01New Moon12Thu
13Fri12:171.14:450.85:480.96:357:00New Moon13Fri
14Sat1:531.06:310.84:520.96:366:58New Moon14Sat
15Sun12:181.29:530.76:376:57Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:501.311:280.66:376:56Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue1:281.412:400.56:386:55Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed2:111.51:510.46:386:53First Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:591.63:000.46:396:52First Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:541.64:020.36:396:51First Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:001.74:560.36:406:50First Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:171.65:450.46:406:48Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:371.66:300.56:416:47Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:531.57:100.66:426:46Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:131.311:280.97:340.86:426:44Full Moon25Wed
26Thu11:441.211:091.13:280.84:371.06:436:43Full Moon26Thu
27Fri1:351.05:380.83:421.06:436:42Full Moon27Fri
28Sat11:341.48:390.76:446:41Full Moon28Sat
29Sun10:380.66:446:40Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:141.511:530.56:456:38Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 40% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (40% illuminated). This places Dauphin Island, AL in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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