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 12h 12m 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 - Aug 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:451.03:250.46:107:46First Quarter1Mon
2Tue4:141.14:170.36:117:45First Quarter2Tue
3Wed4:561.35:040.26:117:45First Quarter3Wed
4Thu5:451.35:500.16:127:44First Quarter4Thu
5Fri6:351.46:340.16:127:43Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat7:211.47:160.16:137:42Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun8:041.57:570.16:147:41Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon8:441.58:340.16:147:41Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue9:231.49:040.26:157:40Full Moon9Tue
10Wed10:031.49:260.36:157:39Full Moon10Wed
11Thu10:441.39:370.46:167:38Full Moon11Thu
12Fri11:301.29:320.56:177:37Full Moon12Fri
13Sat12:231.08:350.66:177:36Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun2:390.81:280.95:410.76:420.76:187:35Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon2:290.92:570.712:040.76:187:34Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue2:481.11:410.56:197:33Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed3:211.22:580.46:207:32Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:061.44:010.26:207:31Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri5:031.54:570.16:217:30Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat6:071.65:500.06:217:29Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun7:121.76:420.06:227:28Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon8:141.77:340.16:237:27Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue9:151.68:260.26:237:26Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed10:181.59:150.46:247:25New Moon24Wed
25Thu11:261.39:570.66:247:24New Moon25Thu
26Fri12:431.19:570.86:257:22New Moon26Fri
27Sat12:550.82:100.95:320.75:500.96:257:21Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:561.011:040.76:267:20Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon1:241.212:480.56:277:19Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue2:031.32:110.46:277:18Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed2:471.43:230.46:287:17First Quarter31Wed
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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