Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : 6:51 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 7h 01m at 6:48 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Apr 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:160.96:400.16:397:11Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:170.411:020.77:090.32:060.46:387:12Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon10:260.64:340.55:370.36:377:12New Moon3Mon
4Tue10:060.87:460.16:367:13New Moon4Tue
5Wed10:231.09:100.06:357:14New Moon5Wed
6Thu10:571.110:160.06:337:14New Moon6Thu
7Fri11:371.211:15-0.16:327:15Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:211.36:317:16Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun1:071.312:15-0.16:307:16Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:531.31:19-0.16:297:17Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue2:401.32:23-0.16:287:17First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:271.23:20-0.16:277:18First Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:181.14:040.06:257:19First Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:191.04:350.16:247:19First Quarter14Fri
15Sat6:580.84:540.26:237:20Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun9:170.74:520.46:227:21Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:300.74:000.55:290.46:217:21Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue9:140.96:410.26:207:22Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed9:301.17:460.16:197:22Full Moon19Wed
20Thu10:021.38:56-0.16:187:23Full Moon20Thu
21Fri10:441.510:07-0.26:177:24Full Moon21Fri
22Sat11:341.611:17-0.36:167:24Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:301.66:157:25Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon1:261.612:25-0.36:147:26Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue2:231.61:33-0.36:137:26Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed3:181.42:37-0.26:127:27Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:151.23:33-0.16:117:28Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:321.04:170.16:107:28Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat8:080.84:440.36:097:29Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun9:310.72:250.65:560.56:087:30Waning Crescent30Sun
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 12:49 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 71% 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 Waxing Gibbous (71% 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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