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 5h 21m 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 - May 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:381.312:300.06:087:30Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed2:211.31:260.06:077:31First Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:061.32:220.06:067:31First Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:541.23:130.06:057:32First Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:571.03:550.16:057:33First Quarter5Sat
6Sun7:220.94:240.36:047:33Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:220.79:470.74:190.52:170.66:037:34Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:380.82:350.66:180.46:027:34Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:361.07:300.26:017:35Full Moon9Wed
10Thu9:561.38:410.06:017:36Full Moon10Thu
11Fri10:321.49:51-0.16:007:36Full Moon11Fri
12Sat11:171.610:58-0.25:597:37Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:071.65:597:38Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:581.612:01-0.25:587:38Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue1:471.51:04-0.25:577:39Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed2:321.42:04-0.15:577:40Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:081.22:570.05:567:40Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:301.03:390.25:567:41Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:220.83:560.45:557:42Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun10:060.81:420.55:557:42Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon9:370.912:400.57:240.45:547:43Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:191.07:400.35:547:43Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:181.28:040.25:537:44Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:341.38:360.15:537:45New Moon24Thu
25Fri10:001.49:140.05:537:45New Moon25Fri
26Sat10:331.49:580.05:527:46New Moon26Sat
27Sun11:091.410:44-0.15:527:46New Moon27Sun
28Mon11:481.511:29-0.15:527:47Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:271.45:517:48Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed1:061.412:13-0.15:517:48Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu1:421.312:55-0.15:517:49Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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