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 6h 53m 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 - Sep 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:141.42:210.46:297:15First Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:551.53:250.36:297:13First Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:441.64:230.36:307:12First Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:401.65:160.26:317:11First Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:421.76:040.26:317:10Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:461.76:480.26:327:08Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu7:441.77:280.26:327:07Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri8:361.68:020.36:337:06Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat9:271.68:310.46:337:05Full Moon9Sat
10Sun10:221.48:490.66:347:04Full Moon10Sun
11Mon11:341.38:310.86:347:02Full Moon11Mon
12Tue12:590.91:121.14:590.85:471.06:357:01Full Moon12Tue
13Wed12:271.18:210.76:357:00Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:381.310:590.56:366:59Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri1:111.512:210.46:376:57Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat1:561.71:420.26:376:56Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:501.83:040.16:386:55Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:541.94:180.06:386:53Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue5:071.95:220.06:396:52Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed6:271.96:180.16:396:51Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu7:441.87:080.26:406:50Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri8:541.77:530.46:406:48Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:041.58:300.66:416:47New Moon23Sat
24Sun11:271.311:470.98:160.96:426:46New Moon24Sun
25Mon1:151.14:410.84:481.06:426:45New Moon25Mon
26Tue11:211.47:310.76:436:43New Moon26Tue
27Wed11:541.510:160.66:436:42Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:220.56:446:41Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:331.612:200.46:446:40Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat1:161.71:230.36:456:38Waxing Crescent30Sat
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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