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 5h 30m 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 - Apr 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:011.09:44-0.15:416:10Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:421.210:57-0.25:406:11Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:301.35:396:11Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri1:241.412:15-0.35:386:12First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:241.51:37-0.35:376:13First Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:321.42:53-0.45:356:13First Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:501.43:56-0.45:346:14First Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:171.34:49-0.35:336:15Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:451.15:36-0.15:326:15Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu9:240.96:140.15:316:16Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:050.511:300.76:280.42:450.45:306:16Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:180.73:060.66:060.25:286:17Full Moon12Sat
13Sun9:251.08:040.05:276:18Full Moon13Sun
14Mon9:591.29:19-0.15:266:18Full Moon14Mon
15Tue10:411.310:23-0.15:256:19Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed11:261.411:27-0.25:246:19Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:131.45:236:20Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri1:011.412:34-0.15:226:21Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat1:491.31:43-0.15:216:21Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:391.32:43-0.15:206:22Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:321.23:290.05:196:23Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:311.14:030.15:186:23Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:480.94:230.25:166:24Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:340.84:220.35:156:25Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri9:410.710:170.63:380.54:090.55:146:25Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:470.81:220.65:330.35:136:26Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:461.07:380.16:137:26New Moon27Sun
28Mon10:071.28:420.06:127:27New Moon28Mon
29Tue10:401.49:48-0.16:117:28New Moon29Tue
30Wed11:221.510:56-0.26:107:28Waxing Crescent30Wed
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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