Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : 6:23 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 04m at 6:02 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 - Dec 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:121.612:23-0.56:314:51Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:001.41:13-0.36:324:51Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:391.21:52-0.16:324:51Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:571.02:060.16:334:51Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:300.78:460.612:210.36:344:51Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu7:540.710:550.36:354:51Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:380.96:070.16:354:52Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat7:411.16:290.06:364:52Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun7:591.26:59-0.26:374:52Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon8:271.37:33-0.36:384:52New Moon10Mon
11Tue9:011.38:12-0.46:384:52New Moon11Tue
12Wed9:391.38:54-0.46:394:53New Moon12Wed
13Thu10:191.39:36-0.56:404:53New Moon13Thu
14Fri11:001.310:17-0.56:404:53Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:401.210:56-0.56:414:53Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:31-0.56:414:54Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:171.112:01-0.46:424:54Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:471.012:24-0.36:434:55First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:030.812:28-0.16:434:55First Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:170.68:070.511:320.16:444:55First Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:590.69:520.16:444:56First Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:540.85:05-0.16:454:56Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:161.15:36-0.36:454:57Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon7:521.36:25-0.66:464:58Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue8:381.47:24-0.76:464:58Full Moon25Tue
26Wed9:301.58:27-0.86:474:59Full Moon26Wed
27Thu10:241.49:29-0.96:474:59Full Moon27Thu
28Fri11:181.310:25-0.96:475:00Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat11:16-0.86:485:01Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:061.211:58-0.66:485:01Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:450.912:28-0.46:485:02Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 12:12 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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