Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : in 1h 14m at 1:35 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Dec 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:531.411:10-0.46:314:51Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:56-0.36:324:51Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:291.212:30-0.16:324:51Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:491.012:410.16:334:51Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:370.810:140.611:250.26:344:51Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun7:140.710:050.36:354:51Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon6:440.85:470.26:354:52Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:401.05:400.06:364:52Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:571.16:00-0.16:374:52Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:251.26:30-0.26:384:52Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:001.37:07-0.36:384:52Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat8:381.37:49-0.46:394:53New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:181.38:32-0.46:404:53New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:581.39:14-0.56:404:53New Moon14Mon
15Tue10:391.39:52-0.56:414:53New Moon15Tue
16Wed11:181.210:26-0.56:424:54Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:541.010:55-0.46:424:54Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:19-0.36:434:55Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:210.811:26-0.16:434:55First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:030.67:510.410:360.16:444:55First Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:540.68:480.16:444:56First Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:530.84:310.06:454:56First Quarter22Tue
23Wed6:191.04:48-0.36:454:57Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:581.25:33-0.56:464:58Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:441.36:27-0.76:464:58Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:331.47:26-0.86:474:59Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:231.48:26-0.86:474:59Full Moon27Sun
28Mon10:131.39:20-0.86:475:00Full Moon28Mon
29Tue10:591.110:08-0.76:485:01Full Moon29Tue
30Wed11:380.910:47-0.66:485:01Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu11:14-0.46:485:02Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 8:06 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 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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