Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:50 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 10h 02m 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 - Jun 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:211.712:32-0.45:507:48Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat2:071.41:20-0.35:507:49Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun2:431.11:590.05:507:49Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:120.82:180.25:507:50Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue8:290.812:320.55:440.55:507:50Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed7:531.05:590.25:507:51Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu7:531.26:380.05:497:51Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri8:101.47:24-0.15:497:52Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat8:371.58:14-0.25:497:52Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun9:101.69:06-0.25:497:53New Moon10Sun
11Mon9:461.69:57-0.25:497:53New Moon11Mon
12Tue10:241.610:42-0.25:497:54New Moon12Tue
13Wed11:021.611:20-0.25:497:54New Moon13Wed
14Thu11:401.511:49-0.15:497:54Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:151.45:497:55Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:461.312:11-0.15:507:55Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun1:081.112:230.05:507:55Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:540.912:240.25:507:56First Quarter18Mon
19Tue10:060.812:080.311:010.55:507:56First Quarter19Tue
20Wed7:270.85:490.45:507:56First Quarter20Wed
21Thu6:461.05:300.25:507:56First Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:571.26:000.05:517:57Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:271.46:45-0.25:517:57Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:081.67:40-0.45:517:57Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon8:541.88:42-0.55:517:57Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:441.99:43-0.55:527:57Full Moon26Tue
27Wed10:371.910:40-0.55:527:57Full Moon27Wed
28Thu11:311.811:30-0.45:527:57Full Moon28Thu
29Fri12:241.65:537:57Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat1:131.412:12-0.25:537:58Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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