Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:18 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 11h 14m at 1:09 pm (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Jun 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:381.911:47-0.55:517:49Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:351.85:507:50Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat1:291.712:48-0.45:507:50Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun2:151.51:41-0.35:507:51First Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:451.22:25-0.15:507:51First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:320.92:490.25:507:52First Quarter6Tue
7Wed10:060.71:570.411:420.55:507:52First Quarter7Wed
8Thu8:320.96:260.35:507:53Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri8:111.16:500.15:507:53Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat8:121.37:210.05:507:53Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun8:301.47:58-0.15:507:54Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon8:571.58:39-0.25:507:54Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:301.69:25-0.25:507:55Full Moon13Tue
14Wed10:081.610:12-0.25:507:55Full Moon14Wed
15Thu10:491.610:57-0.25:507:55Full Moon15Thu
16Fri11:301.611:36-0.25:507:56Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:111.55:507:56Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:491.512:11-0.25:507:56Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon1:221.312:41-0.15:507:56Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue1:441.11:050.05:517:57Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:150.91:150.25:517:57Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu9:290.812:410.410:400.55:517:57Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri7:340.95:220.35:517:57Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat7:181.15:490.05:527:57Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun7:361.46:36-0.25:527:57Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon8:111.67:34-0.45:527:58Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue8:561.88:41-0.55:537:58New Moon27Tue
28Wed9:481.99:48-0.55:537:58New Moon28Wed
29Thu10:431.910:51-0.55:537:58New Moon29Thu
30Fri11:381.811:45-0.45:547:58Waxing 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 6:43 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 15% 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 (15% 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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