Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : in 12h 25m at 3:50 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - May 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:481.42:21-0.16:097:29First Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:311.23:050.06:087:30First Quarter2Tue
3Wed4:151.13:380.16:077:30First Quarter3Wed
4Thu5:370.93:580.26:067:31First Quarter4Thu
5Fri10:220.79:270.73:480.45:050.66:057:32Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat8:560.81:340.66:010.36:047:32Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun8:471.16:540.16:037:33Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon9:071.47:55-0.16:037:34Full Moon8Mon
9Tue9:441.69:03-0.36:027:34Full Moon9Tue
10Wed10:311.710:15-0.46:017:35Full Moon10Wed
11Thu11:251.811:25-0.46:007:36Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri12:241.86:007:36Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat1:211.812:33-0.45:597:37Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun2:161.61:36-0.45:587:38Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon3:041.42:33-0.25:587:38Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:421.13:190.05:577:39Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:330.93:470.25:577:40Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu9:390.78:480.63:090.56:180.65:567:40Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:540.96:370.35:557:41Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat8:401.17:100.15:557:41Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun8:441.37:460.05:547:42Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon9:021.48:26-0.15:547:43New Moon22Mon
23Tue9:311.59:09-0.15:537:43New Moon23Tue
24Wed10:051.69:57-0.15:537:44New Moon24Wed
25Thu10:441.610:45-0.25:537:45New Moon25Thu
26Fri11:261.611:31-0.25:527:45Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:081.65:527:46Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:481.512:12-0.25:527:46Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon1:241.412:48-0.15:517:47Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue1:541.31:19-0.15:517:47First Quarter30Tue
31Wed2:081.11:410.15:517:48First Quarter31Wed
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 9:57 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 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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