Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : in 4h 10m at 5:36 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Feb 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:510.510:07-0.46:435:28Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:04-0.26:425:29Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:380.33:520.19:25-0.111:150.16:425:30Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue1:410.13:050.36:440.06:415:31Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed3:160.51:32-0.16:405:32First Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:500.72:41-0.36:405:33First Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:400.93:40-0.56:395:33First Quarter7Fri
8Sat5:401.14:39-0.76:385:34Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:421.25:39-0.86:375:35Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon7:441.36:40-0.96:375:36Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue8:461.37:39-1.06:365:37Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed9:481.28:35-0.96:355:37Full Moon12Wed
13Thu10:531.09:24-0.76:345:38Full Moon13Thu
14Fri10:06-0.56:335:39Full Moon14Fri
15Sat12:010.710:33-0.26:325:40Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:150.51:490.19:580.16:290.06:315:41Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon3:020.21:420.45:580.26:315:41Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue2:070.612:21-0.16:305:42Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:470.82:01-0.36:295:43Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:350.93:14-0.46:285:44Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:310.94:14-0.56:275:45Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat5:321.05:09-0.56:265:45Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:301.06:00-0.56:255:46Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon7:221.06:48-0.56:245:47Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:090.97:30-0.56:235:47Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed8:550.98:05-0.46:225:48New Moon26Wed
27Thu9:420.88:31-0.36:215:49New Moon27Thu
28Fri10:370.78:47-0.26:195:50New Moon28Fri
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 11:49 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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