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 7h 51m 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 - Mar 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:330.412:470.36:490.26:570.16:175:51Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed2:170.312:440.55:270.210:170.06:165:52Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:060.611:43-0.16:155:52Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri1:390.86:145:53Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat2:210.91:06-0.26:125:54Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:111.02:29-0.36:115:54Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:111.13:37-0.46:105:55Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:161.14:35-0.56:095:56Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:221.25:27-0.56:085:56Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:251.26:16-0.56:075:57Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:281.17:04-0.56:055:58Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:381.07:50-0.36:045:58New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:35-0.17:036:59New Moon13Sun
14Mon12:020.81:030.210:120.24:370.17:027:00New Moon14Mon
15Tue1:400.612:170.56:440.47:290.17:017:00Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:350.710:48-0.16:597:01Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:181.06:587:02Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri2:091.212:26-0.26:577:02Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat3:051.21:58-0.36:567:03First Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:081.33:28-0.46:557:03First Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:201.24:44-0.46:537:04First Quarter21Mon
22Tue6:381.25:48-0.46:527:05Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:511.16:41-0.36:517:05Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu8:541.07:28-0.26:507:06Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri9:530.98:060.06:497:07Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:040.78:310.26:477:07Full Moon26Sat
27Sun12:290.47:290.34:220.36:467:08Full Moon27Sun
28Mon12:390.611:23 AM0.65:330.46:310.36:457:08Full Moon28Mon
29Tue11:250.78:330.26:447:09Full Moon29Tue
30Wed11:500.910:010.16:427:10Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu12:221.011:060.06:417:10Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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