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 4h 06m 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 - Sep 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:111.88:340.16:297:14Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue10:181.79:220.46:307:13New Moon2Tue
3Wed11:381.410:010.76:307:12New Moon3Wed
4Thu1:060.71:181.23:480.77:011.06:317:10New Moon4Thu
5Fri12:071.06:460.76:317:09Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:241.311:060.56:327:08Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun1:091.512:390.36:337:07Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon1:591.72:030.26:337:05First Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:541.83:240.16:347:04First Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:541.84:350.16:347:03First Quarter10Wed
11Thu5:021.85:340.16:357:02First Quarter11Thu
12Fri6:131.76:240.26:357:00Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat7:191.77:070.36:366:59Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun8:121.67:410.46:366:58Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon8:591.58:030.66:376:57Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue9:461.37:450.76:376:55Full Moon16Tue
17Wed10:501.26:060.96:386:54Full Moon17Wed
18Thu12:061.012:371.05:310.84:590.96:386:53Full Moon18Thu
19Fri11:381.37:300.76:396:52Full Moon19Fri
20Sat9:240.66:406:50Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun12:041.510:440.56:406:49Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon12:401.611:530.46:416:48Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue1:221.71:050.36:416:47Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed2:111.82:220.26:426:45Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:061.83:340.16:426:44Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:071.94:340.16:436:43Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat5:171.95:240.16:436:41Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun6:351.86:090.26:446:40Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon7:551.76:490.46:456:39Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue9:221.57:180.76:456:38Waning Crescent30Tue
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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