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 6h 27m 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 - Dec 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:181.26:060.06:314:51Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:411.36:32-0.16:324:51Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu8:141.47:08-0.36:324:51Full Moon3Thu
4Fri8:511.47:53-0.36:334:51Full Moon4Fri
5Sat9:321.58:43-0.46:344:51Full Moon5Sat
6Sun10:151.59:31-0.56:354:51Full Moon6Sun
7Mon10:571.410:15-0.56:354:51Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:361.410:54-0.56:364:52Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:28-0.46:374:52Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:121.211:56-0.36:384:52Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:391.012:12-0.26:384:52Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:370.810:380.511:530.16:394:52Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun6:350.610:150.26:404:53Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:170.84:370.16:404:53Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:341.14:58-0.26:414:53Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed7:091.35:43-0.56:414:54Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:541.56:39-0.76:424:54Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:441.57:42-0.86:434:55New Moon18Fri
19Sat9:371.58:46-0.86:434:55New Moon19Sat
20Sun10:301.59:45-0.86:444:55New Moon20Sun
21Mon11:181.310:37-0.86:444:56Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:591.111:21-0.66:454:56Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:54-0.56:454:57Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:270.912:09-0.26:464:58Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:320.611:290.411:220.06:464:58First Quarter25Fri
26Sat6:370.49:300.16:464:59First Quarter26Sat
27Sun5:530.66:000.06:474:59First Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:440.75:06-0.26:475:00First Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:020.95:18-0.36:475:01Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:351.05:46-0.56:485:01Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu7:181.16:24-0.66:485:02Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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