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 7h 58m 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 - Apr 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:340.75:570.25:426:10Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:360.511:230.66:010.42:550.35:406:11Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:240.72:490.65:450.25:396:11Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:410.98:040.15:386:12Full Moon4Tue
5Wed10:181.09:280.05:376:13Full Moon5Wed
6Thu11:021.110:370.05:366:13Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:471.211:430.05:346:14Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:321.25:336:14Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun1:161.212:490.05:326:15Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:591.11:550.05:316:16Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:441.02:500.05:306:16Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:350.93:330.15:296:17Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:390.84:030.25:286:17Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:190.74:130.35:266:18Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:050.68:180.63:350.42:120.55:256:19Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun8:540.72:200.54:170.45:246:19Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:390.85:300.35:236:20Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue8:541.06:360.25:226:21New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:231.17:450.15:216:21New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:591.28:520.05:206:22New Moon20Thu
21Fri10:401.39:56-0.15:196:22Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:261.410:57-0.15:186:23Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:141.411:58-0.15:176:24Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:041.45:166:24Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue1:541.312:59-0.15:156:25First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:471.21:570.05:146:26First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:571.02:460.15:136:26First Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:340.83:210.35:126:27Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat8:450.78:460.73:140.54:200.65:116:28Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun9:220.812:300.66:310.46:107:28Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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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