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 14h 17m at 2:07 pm (0.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Mar 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:550.312:490.45:470.28:460.16:185:51Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun2:110.21:070.54:390.211:050.16:175:51Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon1:390.66:165:52Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue2:180.712:550.06:155:53First Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:050.82:30-0.16:135:53First Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:000.83:28-0.26:125:54First Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:020.94:16-0.36:115:55First Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:070.94:59-0.36:105:55Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:090.95:42-0.36:095:56Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:120.96:24-0.26:085:57Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:200.87:05-0.16:075:57Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:380.77:430.06:055:58Full Moon12Wed
13Thu11:270.28:070.23:030.16:045:59Full Moon13Thu
14Fri12:020.611:21 AM0.45:540.35:050.16:035:59Full Moon14Fri
15Sat1:340.411:43 AM0.64:320.49:080.16:026:00Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:210.811:000.06:016:01Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:060.95:596:01Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue1:571.012:29-0.15:586:02Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:521.11:56-0.25:576:02Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:561.03:10-0.25:566:03Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:101.04:11-0.25:546:04Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:260.95:03-0.25:536:04Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:330.85:50-0.15:526:05Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:360.76:310.15:516:06Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:430.67:030.25:506:06Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:010.411:030.66:420.43:150.35:486:07New Moon26Wed
27Thu10:240.53:570.44:500.35:476:07New Moon27Thu
28Fri12:340.510:14 AM0.73:330.46:200.25:466:08New Moon28Fri
29Sat10:400.88:040.25:456:09New Moon29Sat
30Sun11:150.99:300.15:436:09Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon11:530.910:380.15:426:10Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 5% 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 (5% 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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