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 1h 43m 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 - Mar 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:110.93:30-0.36:185:51Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat5:170.94:29-0.46:175:51Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun6:200.95:20-0.36:155:52Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon7:150.86:07-0.36:145:53Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue8:030.86:50-0.26:135:54Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed8:500.77:29-0.16:125:54Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu9:400.67:580.06:115:55New Moon7Thu
8Fri10:410.57:580.16:105:56New Moon8Fri
9Sat11:520.311:530.45:540.24:300.26:095:56New Moon9Sat
10Sun11:300.45:150.36:100.26:075:57New Moon10Sun
11Mon1:110.311:46 AM0.54:320.38:290.16:065:58Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:160.610:130.16:055:58Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:510.711:340.06:045:59Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu1:310.86:035:59Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri2:160.912:57-0.16:016:00First Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:091.02:17-0.26:006:01First Quarter16Sat
17Sun4:121.03:22-0.25:596:01First Quarter17Sun
18Mon5:251.04:15-0.25:586:02First Quarter18Mon
19Tue6:431.05:03-0.25:576:03Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed8:000.95:48-0.15:556:03Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu9:220.86:320.05:546:04Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:400.310:550.77:080.21:360.25:536:04Full Moon22Fri
23Sat10:110.46:420.44:010.25:526:05Full Moon23Sat
24Sun12:350.510:20 AM0.63:440.56:430.15:506:06Full Moon24Sun
25Mon10:560.89:280.05:496:06Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:421.010:54-0.15:486:07Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:311.15:476:08Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu1:201.112:13-0.15:466:08Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri2:091.11:33-0.15:446:09Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:011.12:45-0.15:436:09Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun3:581.03:44-0.15:426:10Third Quarter31Sun
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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