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 6m 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 - Sep 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:191.76:510.16:297:14Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:201.77:450.26:307:13Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:161.68:380.36:307:12Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:101.59:270.46:317:11Full Moon4Tue
5Wed11:041.410:100.66:317:09Full Moon5Wed
6Thu12:021.210:370.86:327:08Full Moon6Thu
7Fri1:570.81:081.14:580.86:330.96:327:07Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat1:131.02:360.96:570.85:470.96:337:06Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun1:031.110:540.86:337:05Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon1:301.312:390.66:347:03Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue2:071.41:530.66:357:02Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:491.43:000.56:357:01Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:361.53:570.46:366:59Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:311.54:460.46:366:58Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:341.65:310.46:376:57Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:401.66:120.46:376:56Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon7:431.66:500.46:386:54Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue8:421.57:250.56:386:53Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:431.57:550.66:396:52New Moon19Wed
20Thu10:551.38:040.86:396:51New Moon20Thu
21Fri12:260.912:241.23:370.86:210.96:406:49New Moon21Fri
22Sat12:031.02:101.05:480.85:041.06:416:48New Moon22Sat
23Sun12:151.29:530.76:416:47Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:471.411:390.56:426:46Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue1:301.612:590.46:426:44Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed2:191.72:160.36:436:43First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:151.73:290.26:436:42First Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:181.84:330.26:446:41First Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:311.75:280.36:446:39Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:501.66:170.46:456:38Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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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