Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : in 2h 12m at 2:48 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jan 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:531.15:47-0.66:485:02Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:401.36:38-0.76:495:03Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu8:301.37:33-0.86:495:04New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:211.48:27-0.96:495:04New Moon4Fri
5Sat10:151.39:17-0.96:495:05New Moon5Sat
6Sun11:081.110:03-0.86:495:06New Moon6Sun
7Mon10:41-0.76:495:07Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:010.911:10-0.46:495:07Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:500.611:09-0.16:495:08Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu1:230.34:290.38:310.06:495:09First Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:290.55:310.06:495:10First Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:570.73:49-0.36:495:11First Quarter12Sat
13Sun5:390.94:35-0.56:495:12Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:251.05:26-0.66:495:12Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:101.06:19-0.76:495:13Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:541.07:12-0.76:495:14Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu8:341.08:01-0.76:495:15Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:111.08:43-0.76:495:16Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:470.99:17-0.66:485:17Full Moon19Sat
20Sun10:210.89:40-0.56:485:18Full Moon20Sun
21Mon10:560.69:50-0.46:485:18Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:310.59:43-0.36:485:19Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:21-0.26:475:20Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:020.33:200.28:42-0.16:475:21Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri2:580.36:290.06:465:22Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat3:170.53:17-0.16:465:23Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:530.73:14-0.36:465:24Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:400.83:56-0.56:455:25Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue5:351.04:44-0.76:455:25Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:311.15:36-0.86:445:26Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu7:281.26:29-0.96:435:27Waning Crescent31Thu
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 9:03 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 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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