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 6h 39m 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 - Apr 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:011.16:407:11Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat1:431.212:10-0.16:397:12Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun2:311.31:23-0.16:387:12Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:231.32:42-0.26:367:13Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue4:221.33:52-0.26:357:13Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed5:301.34:49-0.36:347:14Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu6:461.25:38-0.26:337:15Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri8:071.16:21-0.16:327:15Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat9:381.07:000.16:317:16Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:490.411:340.87:300.32:290.46:297:16Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon10:270.65:480.65:480.36:287:17New Moon11Mon
12Tue10:180.98:090.16:277:18New Moon12Tue
13Wed10:541.29:51-0.16:267:18New Moon13Wed
14Thu11:441.411:12-0.26:257:19Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:391.56:247:20Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat1:361.612:30-0.36:237:20Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun2:331.51:50-0.36:227:21First Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:311.43:09-0.36:217:21First Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:311.34:15-0.26:207:22First Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:381.15:07-0.16:187:23First Quarter20Wed
21Thu7:011.05:450.16:177:23Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri8:410.86:060.36:167:24Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:150.610:410.75:190.53:190.66:157:25Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun10:120.83:110.66:360.46:147:25Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon9:520.97:390.36:137:26Full Moon25Mon
26Tue10:041.18:280.16:127:27Full Moon26Tue
27Wed10:291.29:170.06:127:27Full Moon27Wed
28Thu11:011.310:090.06:117:28Full Moon28Thu
29Fri11:391.411:05-0.16:107:29Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:221.56:097:29Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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