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 4h 55m 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 - Jun 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:241.17:000.35:507:49Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun8:331.27:200.15:507:49Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon8:561.37:550.05:507:50Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue9:261.48:400.05:507:50New Moon4Tue
5Wed10:011.59:28-0.15:507:51New Moon5Wed
6Thu10:401.510:16-0.15:507:51New Moon6Thu
7Fri11:201.511:01-0.25:497:52New Moon7Fri
8Sat12:011.511:42-0.15:497:52Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:421.45:497:53Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:171.212:200.05:497:53Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue1:351.112:490.15:497:53First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:000.912:570.25:497:54First Quarter12Wed
13Thu8:350.812:020.410:540.55:497:54First Quarter13Thu
14Fri7:490.95:530.35:497:55First Quarter14Fri
15Sat7:561.16:270.15:497:55Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:181.37:130.05:507:55Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon8:491.48:05-0.15:507:55Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue9:251.59:01-0.25:507:56Full Moon18Tue
19Wed10:031.59:54-0.25:507:56Full Moon19Wed
20Thu10:411.510:43-0.25:507:56Full Moon20Thu
21Fri11:181.411:24-0.15:507:56Full Moon21Fri
22Sat11:521.311:580.05:517:57Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:211.25:517:57Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:431.112:170.15:517:57Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:530.912:070.311:220.45:517:57Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed11:040.810:450.45:527:57Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu8:240.89:320.45:527:57Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri7:400.96:450.35:527:57Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:201.06:270.25:537:58Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun7:301.26:410.15:537:58Waning Crescent30Sun
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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