Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:45 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 9h 47m at 4:05 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Feb 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:541.14:54-0.86:435:28Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue6:541.15:55-0.96:425:29Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed7:501.16:55-0.96:425:30Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu8:421.17:52-0.96:415:30New Moon4Thu
5Fri9:291.08:41-0.86:415:31New Moon5Fri
6Sat10:110.99:21-0.76:405:32New Moon6Sat
7Sun10:500.79:51-0.56:395:33New Moon7Sun
8Mon11:290.510:06-0.36:385:34Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue9:38-0.16:385:35Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:120.32:270.27:390.09:040.16:375:35Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu1:110.11:580.45:540.06:365:36Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri2:120.512:10-0.16:355:37First Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:440.71:48-0.26:345:38First Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:280.82:55-0.46:345:39First Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:230.93:52-0.56:335:39First Quarter15Mon
16Tue5:231.04:46-0.66:325:40Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:231.15:38-0.76:315:41Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu7:201.16:28-0.76:305:42Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri8:151.17:15-0.76:295:43Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat9:121.07:59-0.76:285:43Full Moon20Sat
21Sun10:160.98:40-0.66:275:44Full Moon21Sun
22Mon11:320.79:15-0.36:265:45Full Moon22Mon
23Tue1:200.09:35-0.13:260.06:255:46Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed1:020.512:350.37:500.26:530.06:245:46Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:480.611:07-0.26:235:47Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri1:240.86:225:48Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat2:131.012:46-0.46:215:49Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:121.12:19-0.56:205:49Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:201.23:38-0.66:195:50Third Quarter29Mon
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 10:25 am — 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (46% illuminated). This places Dauphin Island, AL in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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