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 8h 24m 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 - Aug 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:171.55:55-0.16:107:46Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:151.76:50-0.26:117:45Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:121.77:46-0.26:117:44Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:071.78:41-0.16:127:44Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:001.69:330.06:137:43New Moon5Thu
6Fri10:531.510:170.26:137:42New Moon6Fri
7Sat11:461.310:490.46:147:41New Moon7Sat
8Sun12:401.110:450.66:147:40Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon3:020.71:370.95:030.77:140.76:157:39Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue2:310.86:040.76:167:39Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed2:351.02:390.56:167:38Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu3:011.23:320.46:177:37First Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:401.34:180.36:177:36First Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:271.45:020.26:187:35First Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:211.45:440.26:197:34First Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:181.56:250.16:197:33Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:121.57:040.16:207:32Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed8:021.57:410.26:207:31Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu8:491.58:160.26:217:30Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:361.58:470.36:227:29Full Moon20Fri
21Sat10:261.49:110.56:227:28Full Moon21Sat
22Sun11:251.29:170.66:237:27Full Moon22Sun
23Mon12:371.06:550.86:237:25Full Moon23Mon
24Tue1:190.92:070.96:230.75:360.86:247:24Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:281.111:200.66:247:23Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu1:581.312:550.46:257:22Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri2:401.42:200.36:267:21Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:331.63:360.26:267:20Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:351.74:410.16:277:19Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon5:461.75:390.06:277:18Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue6:591.76:310.16:287:16Waning Crescent31Tue
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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