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 9h 37m 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 - Jan 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:421.37:43-0.86:485:02New Moon1Wed
2Thu9:311.38:43-0.96:485:03New Moon2Thu
3Fri10:191.29:39-0.96:495:04New Moon3Fri
4Sat11:031.110:28-0.86:495:05Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:411.011:08-0.76:495:05Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:38-0.56:495:06Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:090.811:50-0.36:495:07Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:240.611:14-0.26:495:08First Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:110.47:210.310:04-0.16:495:09First Quarter9Thu
10Fri6:080.48:440.06:495:09First Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:390.65:24-0.26:495:10First Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:530.75:10-0.36:495:11Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:240.95:29-0.56:495:12Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:021.06:04-0.66:495:13Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed7:451.16:49-0.76:495:14Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu8:301.17:39-0.86:495:14Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:171.28:28-0.86:495:15Full Moon17Fri
18Sat10:051.19:13-0.96:485:16Full Moon18Sat
19Sun10:531.19:53-0.86:485:17Full Moon19Sun
20Mon11:410.910:28-0.76:485:18Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:56-0.66:475:19Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:280.711:10-0.36:475:20Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu1:120.410:060.110:35-0.16:475:20Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:230.38:210.06:465:21Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:370.63:10-0.26:465:22Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun5:140.83:58-0.56:465:23Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon6:031.04:51-0.76:455:24Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:551.15:48-0.86:455:25Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed7:481.16:48-0.96:445:26Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu8:401.17:47-0.96:445:27New Moon30Thu
31Fri9:301.18:42-0.86:435:27New Moon31Fri
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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