Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:48 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 54m 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 - Apr 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:470.96:100.06:417:11Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:100.76:380.26:407:11Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:160.510:470.66:300.42:190.46:387:12Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:100.63:560.55:170.46:377:12Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:510.86:530.26:367:13Full Moon5Sun
6Mon10:090.98:040.16:357:14Full Moon6Mon
7Tue10:401.09:090.16:347:14Full Moon7Tue
8Wed11:171.110:120.06:327:15Full Moon8Wed
9Thu11:581.211:15-0.16:317:15Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:431.36:307:16Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat1:291.312:18-0.16:297:17Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun2:171.31:23-0.16:287:17Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon3:071.32:27-0.26:277:18Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:011.33:25-0.16:267:19Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:081.14:14-0.16:247:19Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:491.04:560.16:237:20Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:520.85:260.36:227:20Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:450.611:240.75:180.54:200.46:217:21Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:180.91:260.66:240.26:207:22Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:281.17:480.06:197:22New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:031.39:07-0.16:187:23New Moon21Tue
22Wed10:501.510:23-0.26:177:24New Moon22Wed
23Thu11:441.611:35-0.36:167:24Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:391.66:157:25Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:321.512:44-0.36:147:25Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun2:211.41:51-0.26:137:26First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:031.32:52-0.16:127:27First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:371.13:420.16:117:27First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:530.94:150.26:107:28First Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:290.74:110.46:097:29Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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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