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 2h 34m 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 - Jul 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:180.812:410.311:410.45:547:58First Quarter1Sun
2Mon7:590.810:160.55:557:58First Quarter2Mon
3Tue7:271.05:460.35:557:58First Quarter3Tue
4Wed7:381.26:230.05:557:58Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:061.47:12-0.15:567:57Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:431.68:09-0.35:567:57Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:271.79:09-0.35:577:57Full Moon7Sat
8Sun10:131.710:07-0.35:577:57Full Moon8Sun
9Mon11:011.611:00-0.25:587:57Full Moon9Mon
10Tue11:471.511:46-0.15:587:57Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:281.45:597:56Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:591.212:240.05:597:56Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:111.012:470.26:007:56Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:420.812:220.410:380.56:007:55Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun8:020.89:270.56:017:55Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon7:170.96:090.46:017:55Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue7:001.06:110.36:027:54Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed7:061.26:310.16:037:54Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:311.37:010.16:037:53Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:041.47:370.06:047:53Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:411.58:190.06:047:52Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:201.59:02-0.16:057:52New Moon22Sun
23Mon10:011.59:43-0.16:067:51New Moon23Mon
24Tue10:421.510:210.06:067:51New Moon24Tue
25Wed11:241.410:540.06:077:50New Moon25Wed
26Thu12:061.311:220.16:077:50Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:461.211:380.36:087:49Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat1:161.011:250.56:097:48Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:120.89:380.66:097:48First Quarter29Sun
30Mon5:290.94:120.56:107:47First Quarter30Mon
31Tue5:371.14:350.36:107:46First Quarter31Tue
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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