Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : in 1h 49m at 11:46 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Oct 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:221.63:100.45:455:38First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:131.53:480.55:465:37First Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:121.44:160.65:465:36Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:241.34:290.75:475:35Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:451.24:180.85:475:33Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu8:111.19:251.03:320.95:485:32Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri9:581.09:041.23:570.92:011.05:495:31Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:171.35:270.75:495:30Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:441.56:500.65:505:29Full Moon9Sun
10Mon10:211.68:130.55:505:27Full Moon10Mon
11Tue11:051.79:270.45:515:26Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:531.810:340.35:525:25Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:400.25:525:24Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:451.812:450.25:535:23Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:381.81:480.25:545:22Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:341.72:430.35:545:21Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:391.53:290.45:555:20Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:201.34:000.65:565:19Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:211.29:021.03:520.85:565:17Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:161.08:411.13:580.91:020.95:575:16Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri8:421.35:460.75:585:15New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:591.56:570.55:585:14New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:281.68:030.45:595:13New Moon23Sun
24Mon10:041.79:040.36:005:12New Moon24Mon
25Tue10:431.79:590.26:015:11Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:241.710:510.26:015:10Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:400.26:025:10Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:051.612:260.36:035:09Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:461.51:070.36:035:08First Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:241.51:400.46:045:07First Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:011.32:000.46:055:06First Quarter31Mon
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 6:57 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 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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