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 6h 28m 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 - May 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:090.94:140.26:087:30Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri8:310.84:400.46:077:30Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat9:520.710:430.62:390.65:390.56:067:31Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:420.91:170.66:540.36:067:32Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon9:481.18:030.26:057:32New Moon5Mon
6Tue10:091.39:100.06:047:33New Moon6Tue
7Wed10:411.410:120.06:037:33New Moon7Wed
8Thu11:191.411:090.06:027:34Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri11:591.46:027:35Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:391.412:020.06:017:35Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun1:171.312:500.06:007:36Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon1:521.21:340.15:597:37First Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:231.12:060.25:597:37First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:471.02:160.35:587:38First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:490.81:560.45:587:39First Quarter15Thu
16Fri10:250.81:340.45:577:39Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat9:200.81:050.56:590.55:567:40Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun8:541.06:550.45:567:41Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon9:011.17:250.25:557:41Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue9:231.28:080.15:557:42Full Moon20Tue
21Wed9:541.38:580.05:547:43Full Moon21Wed
22Thu10:291.49:51-0.15:547:43Full Moon22Thu
23Fri11:091.510:44-0.15:537:44Full Moon23Fri
24Sat11:521.511:34-0.15:537:44Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:371.55:537:45Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon1:211.412:23-0.15:527:46Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue2:031.31:09-0.15:527:46Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:361.11:500.15:517:47Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:350.92:170.25:517:47Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri9:400.81:390.45:517:48Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat8:480.912:010.56:110.45:517:48Waning Crescent31Sat
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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