Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : in 8h 14m at 8:39 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:41 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 - Dec 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:271.27:220.06:314:51Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:521.27:53-0.16:324:51Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:231.38:27-0.26:324:51Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:581.39:04-0.26:334:51Full Moon4Tue
5Wed10:361.39:42-0.36:344:51Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:141.310:20-0.36:354:51Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:511.210:57-0.36:354:51Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:32-0.36:364:52Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:241.112:03-0.26:374:52Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:491.012:27-0.16:384:52Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:550.812:310.06:384:52Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:150.68:140.511:490.16:394:52Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu7:240.710:370.26:404:53Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:260.95:340.06:404:53Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:481.16:04-0.26:414:53Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun8:221.26:52-0.46:414:54New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:051.47:48-0.66:424:54New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:531.48:47-0.76:434:55New Moon18Tue
19Wed10:431.49:44-0.76:434:55New Moon19Wed
20Thu11:331.310:38-0.76:444:55Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:27-0.66:444:56Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:171.112:09-0.46:454:56Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:510.912:39-0.36:454:57First Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:020.712:30-0.16:464:58First Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:310.57:490.410:380.06:464:58First Quarter25Tue
26Wed7:170.59:390.06:464:59First Quarter26Wed
27Thu7:080.76:06-0.16:474:59Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:130.86:14-0.26:475:00Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:300.96:39-0.36:475:01Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:571.07:10-0.46:485:01Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon8:301.07:45-0.56:485:02Full Moon31Mon
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 3:10 am — 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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