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 6h 37m 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 - Apr 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:401.06:407:11Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon2:231.112:530.06:397:11Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue3:101.12:070.06:387:12First Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:031.13:20-0.16:367:13First Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:051.14:20-0.16:357:13First Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:211.15:09-0.16:347:14Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:441.05:520.06:337:15Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:090.96:300.16:327:15Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:450.86:580.36:317:16Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:540.56:450.54:140.46:297:16Full Moon10Tue
11Wed12:410.710:42 AM0.74:300.66:420.26:287:17Full Moon11Wed
12Thu11:021.09:130.16:277:18Full Moon12Thu
13Fri11:431.210:440.06:267:18Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:321.36:257:19Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:241.412:00-0.16:247:20Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon2:171.41:14-0.26:237:20Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:111.42:29-0.26:227:21Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:071.33:39-0.16:217:21Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:101.14:370.06:207:22Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:321.05:240.16:187:23Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:100.85:590.36:177:23Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:290.69:480.76:080.42:000.66:167:24Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:460.711:570.63:250.65:060.56:157:25Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:160.82:290.66:500.46:147:25New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:111.07:580.36:137:26New Moon25Wed
26Thu10:311.18:560.26:127:27New Moon26Thu
27Fri11:011.29:500.16:127:27New Moon27Fri
28Sat11:361.310:420.16:117:28Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:151.311:350.06:107:29Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:561.36:097:29Waxing Crescent30Mon
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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