Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : 5:37 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 52m at 6:21 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (29% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Feb 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:170.46:04-0.16:425:29Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:450.54:12-0.26:415:30Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:260.64:28-0.36:415:31Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue5:130.74:57-0.46:405:31Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed6:020.75:31-0.46:395:32Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:500.86:08-0.56:385:33Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:360.86:45-0.56:385:34Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:220.87:22-0.56:375:35Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun9:100.87:58-0.56:365:36New Moon9Sun
10Mon10:010.78:30-0.46:355:36New Moon10Mon
11Tue10:570.68:58-0.36:355:37New Moon11Tue
12Wed11:580.59:17-0.26:345:38New Moon12Wed
13Thu1:480.19:120.04:370.16:335:39Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:030.31:450.36:290.110:170.16:325:40Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat2:220.12:070.45:350.16:315:40Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun2:430.612:31-0.16:305:41First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:320.82:14-0.36:295:42First Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:330.93:27-0.46:285:43First Quarter18Tue
19Wed5:390.94:26-0.56:275:44First Quarter19Wed
20Thu6:441.05:21-0.56:265:44Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:440.96:14-0.56:255:45Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat8:430.97:05-0.56:245:46Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun9:410.77:54-0.36:235:47Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:410.68:37-0.26:225:47Full Moon24Mon
25Tue11:440.59:080.06:215:48Full Moon25Tue
26Wed12:370.28:330.14:250.16:205:49Full Moon26Wed
27Thu12:480.312:240.35:410.26:220.16:195:49Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri2:030.212:340.55:110.210:580.16:185:50Waning Gibbous28Fri
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 11:59 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 29% 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 Crescent (29% 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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