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 9h 32m 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 - Oct 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:420.45:455:39Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:011.711:500.35:455:37Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:501.812:590.25:465:36First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:411.82:040.25:475:35First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:371.83:000.25:475:34First Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:401.83:480.25:485:32First Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:561.64:300.45:485:31Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:281.55:030.65:495:30Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed8:091.39:300.95:100.85:505:29Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:131.18:521.22:230.82:001.05:505:28Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:561.55:220.65:515:27Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:291.77:100.45:515:25Full Moon12Sat
13Sun10:141.88:390.25:525:24Full Moon13Sun
14Mon11:061.99:560.15:535:23Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:591.911:090.15:535:22Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:200.15:545:21Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:511.81:290.15:555:20Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:411.72:280.25:555:19Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:261.63:140.35:565:18Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:081.53:450.55:575:17Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:471.33:520.65:585:16Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:271.19:441.02:360.85:585:15Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed8:250.98:391.14:330.91:150.85:595:14Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu8:171.35:230.76:005:13Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri8:271.46:030.66:005:12New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:521.56:490.46:015:11New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:251.67:410.36:025:10New Moon27Sun
28Mon10:041.78:390.26:035:09New Moon28Mon
29Tue10:471.89:390.16:035:08Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:331.810:370.06:045:07Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu11:340.06:055:06Waxing 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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