Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : in 30m at 6:51 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:34 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Sep 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:371.77:510.26:297:14Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:451.68:390.46:307:13Full Moon2Sun
3Mon11:011.49:220.76:307:11Full Moon3Mon
4Tue12:320.712:331.23:330.76:160.96:317:10Full Moon4Tue
5Wed11:561.26:050.76:317:09Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:060.66:327:08Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:381.411:540.46:337:07Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat1:281.61:200.36:337:05Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:201.72:440.26:347:04Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:151.73:560.26:347:03Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:141.74:550.26:357:02Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:201.65:440.36:357:00Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:291.66:240.46:366:59Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:311.56:560.56:366:58Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:251.47:130.66:376:57Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:191.36:420.86:376:55Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:261.211:061.05:350.96:386:54New Moon17Mon
18Tue12:051.04:460.84:500.96:386:53New Moon18Tue
19Wed11:071.36:360.86:396:52New Moon19Wed
20Thu11:381.48:340.76:406:50New Moon20Thu
21Fri10:110.66:406:49Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:151.511:240.56:416:48Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:571.612:320.46:416:46Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:441.71:430.36:426:45Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue2:351.82:510.26:426:44First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:311.83:520.26:436:43First Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:341.84:440.26:446:41First Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:481.75:300.36:446:40Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:141.66:110.56:456:39Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun8:431.46:400.76:456:38Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 1:12 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 79% 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 (79% 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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