Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 10h 10m at 12:00 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:09 pm (1.2 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 - Sep 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:311.86:260.06:297:14Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:401.87:240.06:307:13Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:421.88:170.16:307:12Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:361.79:050.36:317:11New Moon4Sun
5Mon10:271.59:440.56:317:09New Moon5Mon
6Tue11:191.310:070.76:327:08New Moon6Tue
7Wed12:251.27:200.96:327:07New Moon7Wed
8Thu1:090.91:591.05:460.86:080.96:337:06Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:381.19:020.86:337:04Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:561.311:380.66:347:03Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun1:271.412:430.56:357:02Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon2:051.51:500.46:357:01First Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:491.63:010.36:366:59First Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:401.74:060.36:366:58First Quarter14Wed
15Thu4:391.75:020.26:376:57First Quarter15Thu
16Fri5:451.75:510.26:376:56Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:521.76:360.26:386:54Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:551.77:180.36:386:53Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon8:561.67:570.46:396:52Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue10:031.58:310.66:396:51Full Moon20Tue
21Wed11:281.38:340.96:406:49Full Moon21Wed
22Thu12:040.91:211.14:570.85:061.06:416:48Full Moon22Thu
23Fri11:571.47:580.76:416:47Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat10:380.56:426:46Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:411.712:050.36:426:44Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon1:331.81:260.26:436:43Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:301.92:490.16:436:42Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:321.94:040.16:446:41Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:431.95:070.16:446:39Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri6:021.86:000.26:456:38Waning Crescent30Fri
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 6:34 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 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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