Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : 7:22 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 40m at 2:07 pm (0.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Feb 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:140.74:07-0.46:435:28Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:050.84:58-0.56:425:29Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:540.85:48-0.66:425:30Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:390.86:38-0.66:415:30Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon8:200.87:25-0.66:415:31Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue8:580.88:09-0.56:405:32New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:350.78:46-0.46:395:33New Moon7Wed
8Thu10:130.69:14-0.36:385:34New Moon8Thu
9Fri10:530.59:26-0.26:385:35New Moon9Fri
10Sat11:360.49:04-0.16:375:35Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun8:100.06:365:36Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:210.32:120.27:210.010:020.16:355:37Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue1:030.12:180.36:010.06:345:38Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed2:450.54:210.06:345:39First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:240.63:04-0.16:335:40First Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:120.73:38-0.36:325:40First Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:080.84:19-0.46:315:41First Quarter17Sat
18Sun6:060.95:03-0.56:305:42Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon7:040.95:49-0.56:295:43Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue8:020.96:36-0.56:285:43Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed9:020.97:23-0.56:275:44Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu10:090.88:10-0.46:265:45Full Moon22Thu
23Fri11:220.68:51-0.26:255:46Full Moon23Fri
24Sat12:480.09:180.03:240.06:245:46Full Moon24Sat
25Sun12:380.512:390.28:210.25:340.06:235:47Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon2:010.312:580.45:290.210:500.06:225:48Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue1:340.66:215:49Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed2:180.812:41-0.16:205:49Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:100.82:17-0.36:195:50Third Quarter29Thu
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 4:44 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 11% 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 (11% 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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