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 3h 56m 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 - May 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:080.73:390.46:087:29Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:060.79:050.61:440.57:040.66:077:30Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri9:310.812:570.56:280.46:077:31Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat9:161.06:560.36:067:31Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:271.17:370.26:057:32New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:521.28:270.16:047:33New Moon6Mon
7Tue10:231.39:210.16:037:33New Moon7Tue
8Wed11:001.410:150.06:027:34New Moon8Wed
9Thu11:391.411:070.06:027:35Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:211.411:58-0.16:017:35Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat1:041.46:007:36Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun1:451.312:470.06:007:37Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon2:251.21:340.05:597:37First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:581.12:160.15:587:38First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:010.92:440.35:587:39First Quarter15Wed
16Thu9:420.78:030.72:180.45:460.65:577:39Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri8:540.912:450.56:110.45:567:40Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat8:531.16:570.25:567:40Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:101.27:520.05:557:41Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:391.48:51-0.15:557:42Full Moon20Mon
21Tue10:151.59:51-0.15:547:42Full Moon21Tue
22Wed10:551.510:48-0.15:547:43Full Moon22Wed
23Thu11:371.511:40-0.15:537:44Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:181.45:537:44Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:541.312:270.05:537:45Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:251.21:080.05:527:45Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon1:491.11:360.25:527:46Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:000.91:320.35:517:46Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed10:260.812:360.411:570.55:517:47Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu9:130.811:000.55:517:48Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri8:400.97:090.45:517:48Waning Crescent31Fri
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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