Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : in 7h 40m at 4:42 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:23 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Aug 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:281.77:17-0.36:117:45Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat8:221.88:14-0.36:127:44Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun9:161.99:08-0.36:127:44New Moon3Sun
4Mon10:101.89:58-0.26:137:43New Moon4Mon
5Tue11:071.710:410.06:147:42New Moon5Tue
6Wed12:091.511:150.26:147:41Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu1:221.211:220.56:157:40Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri3:220.62:590.95:340.67:370.86:157:39Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat2:490.912:530.56:167:39Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun3:091.22:320.36:177:38First Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:501.43:470.16:177:37First Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:431.64:530.06:187:36First Quarter12Tue
13Wed5:451.75:53-0.16:187:35Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:491.76:51-0.16:197:34Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:471.77:46-0.16:207:33Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat8:371.78:350.06:207:32Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun9:201.69:160.16:217:31Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:581.59:470.26:217:30Full Moon18Mon
19Tue10:341.410:050.46:227:29Full Moon19Tue
20Wed11:141.29:510.66:227:28Full Moon20Wed
21Thu12:051.18:180.76:237:27Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri2:320.81:250.96:120.86:400.86:247:25Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat1:481.010:450.76:247:24Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun1:551.212:210.56:257:23Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon2:221.31:360.46:257:22Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:011.52:530.36:267:21Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:501.64:030.16:267:20Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:501.75:050.06:277:19Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri5:571.86:010.06:287:17Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat7:051.96:54-0.16:287:16Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun8:091.97:450.06:297:15Waning Crescent31Sun
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 11:02 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 53% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (53% illuminated). This places Dauphin Island, AL in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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