Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:00 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 10h 29m at 12:23 pm (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Jan 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:480.911:20-0.66:485:03Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:43-0.56:485:04Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:110.811:41-0.36:495:04Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:190.511:340.310:56-0.16:495:05Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed7:090.310:060.06:495:06Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:510.58:030.06:495:07Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:400.65:09-0.26:495:07Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:010.85:11-0.46:495:08Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:350.95:37-0.56:495:09Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:161.06:17-0.66:495:10Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue8:001.17:05-0.76:495:11Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:461.27:57-0.86:495:12New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:341.28:47-0.96:495:12New Moon13Thu
14Fri10:231.29:32-0.96:495:13New Moon14Fri
15Sat11:111.110:12-0.86:495:14New Moon15Sat
16Sun10:47-0.76:485:15Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:000.911:15-0.56:485:16Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:470.611:24-0.36:485:17Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed1:290.35:150.210:06-0.16:485:18First Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:400.47:330.06:475:18First Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:580.73:30-0.36:475:19First Quarter21Fri
22Sat5:370.94:19-0.56:475:20Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:261.05:13-0.76:465:21Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon7:171.16:12-0.86:465:22Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue8:091.17:12-0.96:455:23Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed8:591.18:11-0.96:455:24Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:461.09:03-0.86:455:25Full Moon27Thu
28Fri10:280.99:45-0.76:445:25Full Moon28Fri
29Sat11:040.810:18-0.66:445:26Full Moon29Sat
30Sun11:350.610:36-0.46:435:27Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:26-0.36:425:28Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 6:11 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 7% 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 Waxing Crescent (7% 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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