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 6h 11m at 5:57 am (1.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (51% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Feb 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:120.44:000.110:00-0.16:380.16:425:29Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon2:060.13:550.37:380.06:425:29First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:210.52:52-0.16:415:30First Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:040.73:45-0.36:405:31First Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:530.84:36-0.46:405:32Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:430.95:27-0.56:395:33Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:310.96:19-0.66:385:34Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:160.97:11-0.66:385:34Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:580.87:59-0.56:375:35Full Moon9Mon
10Tue9:380.88:42-0.56:365:36Full Moon10Tue
11Wed10:160.79:16-0.46:355:37Full Moon11Wed
12Thu10:530.69:37-0.36:345:38Full Moon12Thu
13Fri11:320.49:30-0.26:335:39Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat8:39-0.16:335:39Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:120.32:190.28:050.06:360.16:325:40Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:480.22:150.37:190.16:315:41Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:390.44:240.06:305:42Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:150.63:01-0.16:295:42Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:000.73:30-0.26:285:43Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:530.84:11-0.36:275:44Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:500.94:54-0.46:265:45Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:460.95:39-0.56:255:46Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:421.06:25-0.56:245:46Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue8:401.07:13-0.56:235:47Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed9:410.98:01-0.46:225:48New Moon25Wed
26Thu10:490.88:46-0.36:215:48New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:24-0.16:205:49New Moon27Fri
28Sat12:010.61:060.19:440.14:370.16:195:50Waxing Crescent28Sat
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 51% 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 (51% 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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