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 11h 53m 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 - Sep 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:161.65:020.26:287:15Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:201.65:530.26:297:14Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:261.66:380.26:297:13Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:251.67:160.36:307:12Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed8:151.57:460.46:307:11Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu9:011.58:030.56:317:09Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:491.47:540.66:327:08New Moon7Fri
8Sat10:491.27:090.86:327:07New Moon8Sat
9Sun12:330.912:181.14:230.86:040.96:337:06New Moon9Sun
10Mon6:520.86:337:05New Moon10Mon
11Tue12:061.29:500.66:347:03Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:331.411:180.56:347:02Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu1:101.512:320.46:357:01Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:551.71:480.36:357:00Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat2:471.83:040.26:366:58First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:471.84:120.16:366:57First Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:551.95:090.06:376:56First Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:101.96:010.16:386:55Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:261.86:480.26:386:53Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu8:411.77:320.46:396:52Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:011.58:090.76:396:51Full Moon21Fri
22Sat12:060.810:561.02:320.86:181.06:406:49Full Moon22Sat
23Sun10:411.35:350.76:406:48Full Moon23Sun
24Mon11:151.58:340.66:416:47Full Moon24Mon
25Tue10:270.46:416:46Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:001.711:450.36:426:44Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:481.812:580.36:436:43Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:381.82:140.36:436:42Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:281.83:230.36:446:41Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:201.73:190.35:445:39Third Quarter30Sun
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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