Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : in 10h 19m at 5:22 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:02 am (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Sep 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:481.85:570.06:297:14Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:011.86:510.06:307:13Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu8:051.77:400.16:307:12Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:591.68:230.36:317:11Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat9:481.58:570.56:317:09Full Moon5Sat
6Sun10:381.39:130.76:327:08Full Moon6Sun
7Mon11:421.16:190.96:327:07Full Moon7Mon
8Tue12:360.91:221.05:460.85:130.96:337:06Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:050.76:337:04Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:111.310:250.66:347:03Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:421.411:390.56:357:02Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:201.512:470.46:357:01Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun2:041.62:040.36:366:59Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:541.73:190.36:366:58Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:501.74:210.26:376:57Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:531.85:120.26:376:56Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:011.85:570.26:386:54Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:101.76:360.36:386:53Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:181.67:120.46:396:52Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun9:321.57:390.66:396:51Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon11:071.311:021.07:120.96:406:49New Moon21Mon
22Tue1:161.14:420.74:211.16:416:48New Moon22Tue
23Wed11:161.57:450.66:416:47New Moon23Wed
24Thu10:050.46:426:46Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:031.711:320.26:426:44Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:571.912:520.16:436:43Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:552.02:140.16:436:42First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:562.03:310.16:446:41First Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:011.94:350.16:446:39First Quarter29Tue
30Wed5:111.85:270.26:456:38First Quarter30Wed
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 11:42 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (62% illuminated). This places Dauphin Island, AL in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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