Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : 11:31 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 18m at 12:41 pm (0.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Sep 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:171.65:170.26:297:15Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon6:211.76:100.16:297:14Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue7:241.87:020.16:307:12Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed8:241.87:540.16:307:11Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu9:231.88:440.26:317:10New Moon5Thu
6Fri10:261.69:330.46:317:09New Moon6Fri
7Sat11:401.510:130.66:327:08New Moon7Sat
8Sun1:091.210:150.96:327:06New Moon8Sun
9Mon12:580.93:011.06:050.75:521.06:337:05Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue1:001.211:080.66:347:04Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed1:351.412:510.46:347:03Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu2:221.62:160.36:357:01First Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:161.73:340.26:357:00First Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:161.84:420.16:366:59First Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:251.85:410.26:366:58Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:371.76:340.26:376:56Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:421.77:210.36:376:55Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed8:361.68:020.56:386:54Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:231.58:330.66:386:53Full Moon19Thu
20Fri10:101.38:350.86:396:51Full Moon20Fri
21Sat11:091.26:250.96:406:50Full Moon21Sat
22Sun12:391.012:401.15:240.95:330.96:406:49Full Moon22Sun
23Mon7:220.86:416:48Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:041.39:400.76:416:46Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:311.411:050.66:426:45Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu1:051.512:120.56:426:44Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri1:451.61:210.46:436:43Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat2:301.72:330.36:446:41Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:221.73:420.26:446:40Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:221.84:400.26:456:39Third Quarter30Mon
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 6:06 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated). This places Dauphin Island, AL in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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