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 7h 44m 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 - Apr 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:030.98:160.05:416:10New Moon1Fri
2Sat10:451.19:37-0.15:406:11Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:341.210:51-0.25:396:11Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:261.35:386:12Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue1:201.312:05-0.25:376:13Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed2:161.31:20-0.25:356:13First Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:191.22:30-0.25:346:14First Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:391.13:29-0.15:336:15First Quarter8Fri
9Sat6:230.94:170.05:326:15Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun8:040.84:540.25:316:16Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon9:220.59:510.65:070.41:190.55:306:16Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue8:570.71:520.65:300.35:286:17Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed8:530.96:580.25:276:18Full Moon13Wed
14Thu9:101.08:070.15:266:18Full Moon14Thu
15Fri9:411.29:060.05:256:19Full Moon15Fri
16Sat10:191.210:000.05:246:19Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:001.310:510.05:236:20Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:431.311:420.05:226:21Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:261.35:216:21Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed1:091.212:340.05:206:22Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu1:531.21:250.15:186:23Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:371.12:090.15:176:23Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:270.92:420.25:166:24Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:470.84:010.36:157:25Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon11:060.68:230.73:530.43:420.66:147:25Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue9:230.72:130.65:290.56:137:26Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed9:070.96:290.36:127:26Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu9:211.17:280.16:117:27New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:501.38:330.06:117:28New Moon29Fri
30Sat10:291.49:41-0.16:107:28New Moon30Sat
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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