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 12h 23m 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 - Oct 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:521.67:570.56:456:38Full Moon1Thu
2Fri11:401.89:440.46:466:36Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat11:080.26:466:35Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:351.912:260.26:476:34Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon1:321.91:430.16:486:33Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue2:301.92:570.16:486:32Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:281.84:000.26:496:30Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:301.74:500.36:496:29Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri5:431.55:280.56:506:28Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat7:171.35:490.76:516:27Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun8:511.110:341.04:580.96:516:26Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon10:341.09:561.13:240.92:360.96:526:25Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue9:431.36:370.86:536:23New Moon13Tue
14Wed9:561.47:390.66:536:22New Moon14Wed
15Thu10:231.58:320.56:546:21New Moon15Thu
16Fri10:571.69:240.46:556:20New Moon16Fri
17Sat11:361.710:180.46:556:19Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun11:130.36:566:18Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:191.712:080.26:576:17Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue1:041.71:040.26:576:16Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed1:491.71:580.26:586:15First Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:341.72:470.26:596:14First Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:201.63:300.36:596:13First Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:111.44:050.47:006:12First Quarter24Sat
25Sun5:291.24:220.67:016:11Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon8:011.09:331.03:040.87:026:10Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue9:091.25:220.77:026:09Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed9:181.46:330.57:036:08Full Moon28Wed
29Thu9:491.77:410.27:046:07Full Moon29Thu
30Fri10:321.88:540.17:056:06Full Moon30Fri
31Sat11:221.910:07-0.17:056:06Full Moon31Sat
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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