Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : in 53m at 12:27 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 1:14 pm (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (10% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Mar 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:021.05:59-0.56:175:51Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue7:561.06:52-0.56:165:51Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed8:450.97:41-0.46:155:52Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu9:310.88:23-0.36:145:53New Moon4Thu
5Fri10:190.78:57-0.16:135:54New Moon5Fri
6Sat11:140.69:160.06:125:54New Moon6Sat
7Sun1:270.28:140.24:290.26:115:55New Moon7Sun
8Mon12:210.412:340.46:250.26:490.26:095:56Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue1:450.312:340.55:160.39:350.16:085:56Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:570.611:100.06:075:57Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu1:300.86:065:58Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri2:110.912:35-0.16:055:58First Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:001.02:02-0.26:035:59First Quarter13Sat
14Sun4:581.04:14-0.37:026:59First Quarter14Sun
15Mon6:051.15:13-0.37:017:00First Quarter15Mon
16Tue7:141.16:05-0.47:007:01Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed8:221.16:55-0.46:597:01Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu9:311.17:44-0.36:577:02Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri10:470.98:32-0.26:567:03Full Moon19Fri
20Sat9:170.06:557:03Full Moon20Sat
21Sun12:160.812:200.39:490.34:530.26:547:04Full Moon21Sun
22Mon1:540.612:040.66:120.57:250.16:537:05Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:330.810:590.06:517:05Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed1:181.06:507:06Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu2:081.112:33-0.16:497:06Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri3:011.22:00-0.26:487:07Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:591.23:23-0.36:467:08Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun5:041.24:34-0.36:457:08Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon6:171.15:33-0.26:447:09Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue7:301.06:24-0.16:437:09Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed8:330.97:070.06:427:10Waning Crescent31Wed
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 6:50 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 10% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (10% illuminated). This places Dauphin Island, AL in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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