Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:23 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 11h 45m at 6:02 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Oct 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:311.411:020.97:120.85:455:38New Moon1Tue
2Wed11:121.210:021.12:130.84:151.05:465:37New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:551.35:030.75:465:36New Moon3Thu
4Fri10:241.58:200.65:475:34New Moon4Fri
5Sat11:021.69:440.55:475:33Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:441.710:460.45:485:32Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:450.35:495:31Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:281.712:490.35:495:30First Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:151.71:540.35:505:28First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:051.72:510.35:515:27First Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:581.73:380.35:515:26First Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:571.64:140.35:525:25First Quarter12Sat
13Sun5:021.54:410.45:525:24Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:131.44:560.65:535:23Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:301.211:410.94:480.75:545:22Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:061.19:411.12:040.93:420.95:545:20Full Moon16Wed
17Thu9:251.35:020.85:555:19Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:381.56:390.65:565:18Full Moon18Fri
19Sat10:091.68:020.45:565:17Full Moon19Sat
20Sun10:511.89:160.25:575:16Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:411.910:250.15:585:15Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:360.05:595:14Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:361.912:490.05:595:13Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:341.91:59-0.16:005:12Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:341.82:590.06:015:11Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:411.73:490.16:015:10Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun5:041.54:270.36:025:09Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:491.34:430.66:035:08Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue8:421.09:161.02:470.86:045:08Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed8:541.25:310.76:045:07New Moon30Wed
31Thu8:581.46:530.56:055:06New Moon31Thu
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 65% 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 First Quarter (65% 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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