Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : 7:07 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 7h 55m at 7:01 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (74% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Oct 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:311.612:030.45:455:39Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:151.71:130.35:455:37First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:041.72:200.35:465:36First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:001.73:190.25:475:35First Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:041.74:100.25:475:34First Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:181.74:560.35:485:33Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:351.65:370.45:485:31Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:531.56:120.65:495:30Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun9:231.310:260.96:180.85:505:29Full Moon9Sun
10Mon11:181.19:491.13:060.83:281.05:505:28Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:571.45:440.65:515:27Full Moon11Tue
12Wed10:361.68:200.55:515:26Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:251.89:530.35:525:24Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:090.25:535:23Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:181.812:240.15:535:22Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:121.81:390.15:545:21Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:061.82:460.25:555:20Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:031.73:420.25:555:19Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:041.54:250.45:565:18Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:141.44:540.55:575:17Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:351.24:520.75:575:16Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat8:021.110:081.03:170.85:585:15Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:000.99:231.13:310.92:230.85:595:14New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:151.35:450.76:005:13New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:331.47:030.66:005:12New Moon25Tue
26Wed10:001.58:030.46:015:11New Moon26Wed
27Thu10:331.68:570.36:025:10Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:111.69:500.26:035:09Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:531.710:450.26:035:08Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun11:430.16:045:07Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon12:381.712:420.16:055:06First Quarter31Mon
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 1:04 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 74% 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 (74% 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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