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 4h 24m 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 - Feb 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:010.63:47-0.26:435:28Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:370.74:17-0.46:425:29Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun5:210.84:55-0.56:415:30Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:100.95:38-0.66:415:31Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue6:590.96:24-0.66:405:32Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:471.07:10-0.76:395:33Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu8:341.07:54-0.76:395:34Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri9:191.08:33-0.76:385:34New Moon8Fri
9Sat10:050.99:06-0.66:375:35New Moon9Sat
10Sun10:540.89:33-0.56:365:36New Moon10Sun
11Mon11:470.69:54-0.46:365:37Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:04-0.26:355:38Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:510.42:400.19:280.06:340.16:345:38Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu2:180.22:240.46:260.16:335:39Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri2:420.612:20-0.16:325:40First Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:220.81:59-0.36:315:41First Quarter16Sat
17Sun4:171.03:15-0.56:305:42First Quarter17Sun
18Mon5:231.14:21-0.76:295:42Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue6:301.25:24-0.86:285:43Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed7:351.26:26-0.86:275:44Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu8:381.27:25-0.86:265:45Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri9:381.18:20-0.76:255:45Full Moon22Fri
23Sat10:400.99:08-0.56:245:46Full Moon23Sat
24Sun11:440.79:47-0.36:235:47Full Moon24Sun
25Mon10:10-0.16:225:48Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:550.51:120.28:000.26:100.16:215:48Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed2:290.212:590.45:420.211:170.06:205:49Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu1:200.66:195:50Waning Gibbous28Thu
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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