Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:35 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 07m at 2:09 am (1.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Jan 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:351.08:58-0.56:485:02New Moon1Sat
2Sun10:131.09:26-0.56:495:03New Moon2Sun
3Mon10:510.99:50-0.56:495:04New Moon3Mon
4Tue11:270.710:10-0.46:495:05Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:580.610:24-0.36:495:05Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:24-0.26:495:06Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:000.47:550.39:39-0.16:495:07First Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:520.47:520.06:495:08First Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:590.65:28-0.16:495:09First Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:290.84:21-0.36:495:09First Quarter10Mon
11Tue6:110.94:55-0.56:495:10Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed6:591.15:42-0.76:495:11Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu7:501.16:35-0.86:495:12Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri8:421.27:30-0.86:495:13Full Moon14Fri
15Sat9:361.18:24-0.86:495:13Full Moon15Sat
16Sun10:301.09:14-0.76:495:14Full Moon16Sun
17Mon11:220.89:56-0.66:495:15Full Moon17Mon
18Tue10:28-0.46:495:16Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:090.610:36-0.26:485:17Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:370.34:000.18:460.06:370.16:485:18Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri3:440.37:150.06:485:19Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:000.54:24-0.16:475:20Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:320.64:14-0.36:475:20Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:120.74:47-0.46:475:21Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue5:550.85:26-0.56:465:22Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:380.86:06-0.56:465:23Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:210.86:47-0.66:455:24Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri8:020.87:25-0.66:455:25Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat8:430.88:00-0.66:445:26New Moon29Sat
30Sun9:250.88:30-0.56:445:27New Moon30Sun
31Mon10:090.78:54-0.56:435:27New Moon31Mon
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 7:52 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 19% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (19% illuminated). This places Dauphin Island, AL in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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