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 5h 06m 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 - Jan 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:321.27:51-0.76:485:03New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:151.28:37-0.76:485:03New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:581.29:20-0.76:495:04New Moon3Tue
4Wed10:401.19:58-0.86:495:05New Moon4Wed
5Thu11:211.010:31-0.76:495:06Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:590.910:59-0.66:495:06Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:20-0.56:495:07Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:330.711:27-0.36:495:08Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:410.46:500.210:35-0.16:495:09First Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:140.48:180.06:495:10First Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:170.73:49-0.26:495:10First Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:480.94:24-0.56:495:11Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:341.15:15-0.76:495:12Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:251.26:14-0.96:495:13Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun8:201.37:17-1.06:495:14Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon9:161.38:21-1.06:485:15Full Moon16Mon
17Tue10:111.29:18-1.06:485:16Full Moon17Tue
18Wed11:021.110:07-0.96:485:16Full Moon18Wed
19Thu11:450.810:46-0.76:485:17Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:13-0.56:475:18Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:170.611:11-0.36:475:19Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:160.36:340.29:36-0.16:475:20Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:140.37:550.06:465:21Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:060.54:08-0.26:465:22Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:300.74:13-0.36:465:23Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:080.84:42-0.56:455:23Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:540.95:20-0.66:455:24Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:421.06:04-0.66:445:25Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:311.06:52-0.76:445:26Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon8:181.07:39-0.86:435:27Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue9:041.08:22-0.86:435:28New Moon31Tue
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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