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 : 4:53 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 7m at 5:57 am (1.1 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 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:241.38:380.76:297:15New Moon1Mon
2Tue11:101.27:240.76:297:13New Moon2Tue
3Wed1:400.812:101.14:180.86:580.86:307:12New Moon3Wed
4Thu12:590.91:271.06:050.86:240.96:307:11Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri1:091.19:510.86:317:10Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat1:361.212:030.76:317:09Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun2:101.31:210.66:327:07Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon2:491.42:340.56:337:06First Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:351.53:370.46:337:05First Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:301.54:320.36:347:04First Quarter10Wed
11Thu5:331.65:210.36:347:02First Quarter11Thu
12Fri6:421.66:090.36:357:01Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat7:501.66:550.46:357:00Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun8:561.67:410.56:366:59Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon10:061.48:250.76:366:57Full Moon15Mon
16Tue11:261.38:530.96:376:56Full Moon16Tue
17Wed12:080.912:571.14:340.85:211.06:376:55Full Moon17Wed
18Thu6:390.76:386:54Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri12:161.310:330.66:396:52Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:561.412:100.56:396:51Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun1:421.61:320.46:406:50Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon2:311.62:500.46:406:49Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:221.63:570.46:416:47Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed4:181.64:510.46:416:46Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu5:211.55:360.56:426:45Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri6:341.46:120.66:426:44Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat7:421.46:350.76:436:42Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun8:411.36:160.86:446:41Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon9:411.211:281.05:120.96:446:40New Moon29Mon
30Tue11:001.110:491.13:580.94:470.96:456:39New Moon30Tue
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 11:25 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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