Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : 8:39 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 7h 56m at 8:46 am (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Mar 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:580.31:080.46:220.28:390.16:175:51Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri2:220.21:180.54:580.211:130.16:165:52Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat1:460.66:155:52Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun2:250.71:040.06:145:53First Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:110.82:33-0.16:125:54First Quarter5Mon
6Tue4:060.93:33-0.26:115:54First Quarter6Tue
7Wed5:080.94:23-0.36:105:55First Quarter7Wed
8Thu6:111.05:09-0.36:095:56Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri7:121.05:54-0.36:085:56Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat8:121.06:39-0.36:075:57Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun10:160.98:22-0.27:056:58Full Moon11Sun
12Mon11:300.89:04-0.17:046:58Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:380.17:036:59Full Moon13Tue
14Wed12:520.712:510.39:400.35:360.27:027:00Full Moon14Wed
15Thu2:230.512:560.56:200.48:440.17:017:00Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri1:250.711:530.06:597:01Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat2:080.96:587:02Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun2:571.01:27-0.26:577:02Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:531.12:55-0.26:567:03Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue4:581.14:12-0.36:557:03Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed6:131.15:16-0.36:537:04Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu7:271.06:11-0.36:527:05Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri8:341.07:02-0.26:517:05Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat9:360.97:470.06:507:06Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:400.78:280.16:497:07New Moon25Sun
26Mon12:580.48:550.33:380.36:477:07New Moon26Mon
27Tue12:100.55:540.45:330.36:467:08New Moon27Tue
28Wed1:240.511:34 AM0.65:110.57:130.36:457:08New Moon28Wed
29Thu11:510.79:080.26:447:09Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:230.910:380.16:427:10Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat1:001.011:450.16:417:10Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 2:42 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 4% 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 Waning Crescent (4% 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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