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 6h 42m 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 - Jun 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:161.710:23-0.35:517:48New Moon1Sat
2Sun10:591.611:16-0.35:507:49New Moon2Sun
3Mon11:401.65:507:49Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:181.512:00-0.25:507:50Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:511.412:36-0.15:507:50Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu1:161.212:590.05:507:51Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri1:291.01:000.25:497:51First Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:420.812:320.311:530.45:497:52First Quarter8Sat
9Sun8:580.810:210.55:497:52First Quarter9Sun
10Mon7:370.96:070.35:497:53First Quarter10Mon
11Tue7:151.16:070.15:497:53Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:301.36:350.05:497:53Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:001.47:17-0.15:497:54Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri8:371.68:08-0.35:497:54Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat9:181.79:04-0.35:497:55Full Moon15Sat
16Sun10:031.710:00-0.45:497:55Full Moon16Sun
17Mon10:501.810:50-0.45:507:55Full Moon17Mon
18Tue11:391.711:36-0.35:507:56Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:271.65:507:56Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu1:121.412:15-0.25:507:56Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:491.112:460.05:507:56Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:150.812:550.211:110.55:507:57Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun7:210.88:330.55:517:57Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:461.05:120.25:517:57Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue6:581.25:540.05:517:57Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed7:271.46:43-0.25:527:57Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu8:051.67:38-0.35:527:57Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri8:461.68:36-0.35:527:57Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat9:271.79:32-0.35:527:57New Moon29Sat
30Sun10:081.610:20-0.35:537:58New Moon30Sun
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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