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 : 3:50 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 34m at 3:18 am (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Oct 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:531.310:280.96:220.85:455:38Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:371.19:411.12:210.83:041.05:465:37Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:271.45:170.75:465:36Full Moon3Tue
4Wed9:481.57:340.65:475:34Full Moon4Wed
5Thu10:221.78:550.55:475:33Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:021.79:570.45:485:32Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:461.810:550.35:495:31Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:570.35:495:30Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:331.81:030.35:505:28Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:211.72:040.35:515:27Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:111.72:530.35:515:26Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:031.63:310.35:525:25Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:001.53:590.45:525:24Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:101.44:140.55:535:23Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:441.24:090.75:545:22Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:421.18:571.13:090.95:545:20Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:451.34:560.75:555:19New Moon17Tue
18Wed9:011.56:170.55:565:18New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:331.77:310.35:565:17New Moon19Thu
20Fri10:171.98:440.25:575:16New Moon20Fri
21Sat11:102.09:560.05:585:15Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:08-0.15:595:14Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:072.012:19-0.15:595:13Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:052.01:28-0.16:005:12First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:031.92:280.06:015:11First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:031.73:180.16:015:10First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:101.53:550.36:025:09Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:501.24:100.66:035:08Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:011.08:491.01:190.86:045:08Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:291.25:240.66:045:07Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue8:301.46:250.46:055:06Full Moon31Tue
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 9:34 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 (37% 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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