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 5h 29m 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 - Oct 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:021.72:310.36:456:37First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:511.73:350.36:466:36First Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:461.74:280.36:476:35First Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:451.75:110.36:476:34First Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:501.65:450.36:486:32Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:581.56:120.56:486:31Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:081.46:260.66:496:30Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:271.311:330.96:100.86:506:29Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:181.110:371.14:120.94:191.06:506:28Full Moon9Mon
10Tue10:361.46:380.76:516:26Full Moon10Tue
11Wed11:001.68:250.56:526:25Full Moon11Wed
12Thu11:411.89:510.36:526:24Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:070.26:536:23Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:311.912:210.16:536:22Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:272.01:370.06:546:21Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon2:262.02:520.06:556:20Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:281.93:580.06:556:19Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:371.84:520.16:566:18Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:571.65:350.36:576:17Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:301.46:030.56:576:16Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat9:071.210:520.95:470.86:586:14Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:051.010:091.13:350.82:530.96:596:13Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:591.37:170.67:006:12New Moon23Mon
24Tue10:141.58:300.47:006:12New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:421.69:260.37:016:11New Moon25Wed
26Thu11:161.710:160.27:026:10New Moon26Thu
27Fri11:561.711:060.27:026:09Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:570.17:036:08Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:401.712:520.17:046:07Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon1:261.71:480.17:056:06Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue2:111.72:390.17:066:05First Quarter31Tue
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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