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 3h 44m 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 - Feb 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:501.08:59-0.86:425:29New Moon1Wed
2Thu10:370.99:31-0.76:415:30New Moon2Thu
3Fri11:270.79:57-0.66:415:30New Moon3Fri
4Sat10:16-0.46:405:31Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:230.510:13-0.16:395:32Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon1:350.32:480.27:520.011:530.06:395:33Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue2:500.56:385:34First Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:210.71:46-0.36:375:35First Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:110.93:04-0.56:365:35First Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:131.14:10-0.76:365:36First Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:181.25:14-0.86:355:37Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:221.26:17-0.96:345:38Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:231.27:18-0.96:335:39Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:211.18:14-0.86:325:39Full Moon14Tue
15Wed10:170.99:02-0.76:315:40Full Moon15Wed
16Thu11:120.79:42-0.56:305:41Full Moon16Thu
17Fri10:08-0.26:295:42Full Moon17Fri
18Sat12:090.59:560.06:285:43Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun1:170.31:290.36:560.110:050.16:285:43Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:270.56:275:44Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue1:510.612:32-0.16:265:45Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:270.81:52-0.26:255:46Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:130.82:56-0.36:245:46Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:070.93:52-0.46:225:47Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:081.04:44-0.56:215:48Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:101.05:34-0.56:205:49Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:071.16:21-0.66:195:49Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue8:001.17:04-0.56:185:50Waning Crescent28Tue
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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