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 : 2:48 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 53m at 2:38 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Mar 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:581.05:13-0.57:186:51First Quarter1Sun
2Mon7:101.06:11-0.57:176:51Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:130.97:02-0.57:166:52Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:080.87:47-0.37:146:53Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:000.78:26-0.27:136:54Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri10:590.68:560.07:126:54Full Moon6Fri
7Sat1:160.28:520.13:320.27:116:55Full Moon7Sat
8Sun12:140.512:000.36:190.25:450.27:106:56Full Moon8Sun
9Mon1:440.411:51 AM0.55:360.37:470.17:096:56Full Moon9Mon
10Tue12:160.610:010.07:076:57Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:500.711:23-0.17:066:57Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu1:300.97:056:58Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri2:130.912:38-0.17:046:59Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat3:011.02:01-0.27:036:59Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:541.13:20-0.37:017:00Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:541.14:23-0.37:007:01Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:021.15:15-0.46:597:01Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed7:151.16:02-0.36:587:02Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu8:311.06:46-0.26:577:03Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:540.87:28-0.16:557:03Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:540.211:340.78:070.22:040.26:547:04New Moon21Sat
22Sun10:370.48:120.45:130.16:537:04New Moon22Sun
23Mon10:340.77:510.06:527:05New Moon23Mon
24Tue11:170.99:58-0.16:517:06New Moon24Tue
25Wed12:111.111:27-0.26:497:06Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:071.26:487:07Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri2:041.312:50-0.36:477:08Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat3:011.32:15-0.36:467:08First Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:001.23:35-0.36:447:09First Quarter29Sun
30Mon5:061.14:40-0.26:437:09First Quarter30Mon
31Tue6:231.05:30-0.16:427:10First Quarter31Tue
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 8:43 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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