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 5h 28m 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 - Oct 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:321.85:310.26:456:38Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:491.76:160.36:466:36Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu8:061.66:580.46:466:35Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:261.57:310.66:476:34Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:031.311:131.07:160.96:486:33New Moon5Sat
6Sun1:051.14:310.84:321.06:486:32New Moon6Sun
7Mon11:131.57:290.66:496:30New Moon7Mon
8Tue11:571.710:030.46:496:29Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:270.36:506:28Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:481.812:420.26:516:27Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:401.91:570.16:516:26First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:351.93:100.16:526:25First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:301.84:130.26:536:23First Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:291.75:050.36:536:22First Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:331.55:460.46:546:21Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:421.46:130.56:556:20Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:521.26:100.76:556:19Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri9:061.111:191.04:280.86:566:18Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:020.910:331.14:470.83:260.96:576:17Full Moon19Sat
20Sun10:251.36:350.76:576:16Full Moon20Sun
21Mon10:421.47:550.66:586:15Full Moon21Mon
22Tue11:101.59:030.46:596:14Full Moon22Tue
23Wed11:441.610:030.36:596:13Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:010.37:006:12Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:231.711:590.27:016:11Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:061.71:000.17:026:10Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:531.71:030.16:025:09Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:421.72:010.16:035:08Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:341.62:520.16:045:07Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:331.53:350.26:055:06Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu4:561.44:050.46:055:06Waning Crescent31Thu
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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