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 1h 17m 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 - Aug 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:091.35:210.16:117:45First Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:521.56:120.06:127:45Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:411.67:07-0.16:127:44Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:311.78:05-0.16:137:43Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:211.79:03-0.16:137:42Full Moon5Sun
6Mon10:111.69:570.06:147:41Full Moon6Mon
7Tue10:591.510:450.16:157:41Full Moon7Tue
8Wed11:441.411:230.36:157:40Full Moon8Wed
9Thu12:241.211:470.46:167:39Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:541.011:120.66:167:38Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:500.98:270.76:177:37Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:260.96:170.76:187:36Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:001.04:270.56:187:35Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:191.14:390.46:197:34Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:581.35:080.36:197:33Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:461.45:430.26:207:32Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:371.46:220.26:217:31Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:271.57:030.26:217:30Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:151.67:460.26:227:29Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:021.68:280.26:227:28Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue9:491.69:090.26:237:27New Moon21Tue
22Wed10:381.59:450.36:237:26New Moon22Wed
23Thu11:321.410:140.56:247:25New Moon23Thu
24Fri12:351.210:240.66:257:24Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:511.08:150.86:257:22Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun2:330.93:380.97:200.86:330.86:267:21Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon2:471.11:230.66:267:20Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue3:201.32:470.46:277:19First Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:081.53:570.36:277:18First Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:061.64:580.26:287:17First Quarter30Thu
31Fri6:131.75:550.16:287:15Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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