Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:22 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 9h 46m at 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 - Jan 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:141.010:46-0.66:485:03Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri11:410.811:09-0.56:485:04Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:590.611:11-0.36:495:04Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:470.410:32-0.16:495:05Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:370.39:300.06:495:06First Quarter5Mon
6Tue5:040.47:190.06:495:07First Quarter6Tue
7Wed4:500.64:48-0.16:495:07First Quarter7Wed
8Thu5:140.84:35-0.36:495:08First Quarter8Thu
9Fri5:520.94:59-0.56:495:09Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:361.05:40-0.66:495:10Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:241.16:29-0.76:495:11Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon8:121.27:21-0.86:495:12Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue9:011.28:12-0.96:495:12Full Moon13Tue
14Wed9:511.28:59-0.96:495:13Full Moon14Wed
15Thu10:421.19:40-0.96:495:14Full Moon15Thu
16Fri11:340.910:15-0.76:485:15Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:41-0.56:485:16Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:290.610:47-0.26:485:17Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon1:310.33:380.29:140.06:485:18Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue4:060.03:340.51:180.06:16 AM0.06:475:18Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:040.72:46-0.36:475:19Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:510.93:47-0.66:475:20Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri5:461.04:45-0.76:465:21Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat6:431.15:44-0.86:465:22Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun7:371.16:43-0.96:455:23Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon8:271.17:40-0.96:455:24Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue9:121.08:30-0.86:455:25New Moon27Tue
28Wed9:520.99:11-0.76:445:25New Moon28Wed
29Thu10:280.89:43-0.66:435:26New Moon29Thu
30Fri11:030.610:02-0.46:435:27New Moon30Fri
31Sat11:390.49:59-0.26:425:28Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 11:22 am — 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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