Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : in 1h 12m at 4:53 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Dec 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:241.011:420.16:314:51Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:420.911:420.16:324:51Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:120.79:120.711:300.26:334:51Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed7:420.710:540.36:334:51Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu7:120.87:180.36:344:51Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:181.06:000.16:354:51Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:421.16:12-0.16:364:51Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:181.26:54-0.26:364:52Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon8:541.37:36-0.36:374:52New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:361.48:30-0.46:384:52New Moon10Tue
11Wed10:241.49:18-0.56:384:52New Moon11Wed
12Thu11:121.310:06-0.56:394:53Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:541.210:48-0.46:404:53Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:30-0.36:404:53Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:361.012:00-0.26:414:53First Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:000.812:060.06:424:54First Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:120.57:120.510:240.16:424:54First Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:540.79:180.16:434:55First Quarter18Wed
19Thu7:000.85:180.06:434:55Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri7:240.95:48-0.26:444:56Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:481.06:30-0.36:444:56Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:181.17:18-0.46:454:57Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon8:541.18:06-0.56:454:57Full Moon23Mon
24Tue9:241.18:48-0.56:464:58Full Moon24Tue
25Wed10:001.09:30-0.56:464:58Full Moon25Wed
26Thu10:301.010:00-0.46:474:59Full Moon26Thu
27Fri11:000.910:18-0.46:474:59Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:300.710:30-0.36:475:00Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:540.610:30-0.26:485:01Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:420.510:30-0.26:485:01Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue9:300.410:18-0.16:485:02Third Quarter31Tue
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 11:37 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 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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