Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : in 5h 08m at 10:16 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 11:41 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:36 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Apr 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:021.06:52-0.16:427:10Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:230.97:380.16:407:11Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:060.48:190.33:100.36:397:11New Moon3Sat
4Sun11:310.55:430.55:250.36:387:12New Moon4Sun
5Mon1:410.611:08 AM0.74:150.57:430.26:377:13New Moon5Mon
6Tue11:270.910:080.16:367:13Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:051.011:220.16:347:14Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:471.16:337:14Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:291.112:260.06:327:15Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat2:121.11:310.06:317:16First Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:571.12:380.06:307:16First Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:461.13:370.06:297:17First Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:411.04:240.16:277:17First Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:491.04:590.16:267:18Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:140.95:220.26:257:19Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri8:450.85:310.36:247:19Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:200.610:280.75:220.43:100.56:237:20Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:210.74:430.55:430.46:227:21Full Moon18Sun
19Mon12:490.610:23 AM0.83:140.67:180.36:217:21Full Moon19Mon
20Tue10:441.08:460.26:207:22Full Moon20Tue
21Wed11:161.110:010.16:197:23Full Moon21Wed
22Thu11:561.311:080.06:187:23Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:421.46:177:24Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat1:311.412:13-0.16:167:24Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun2:231.41:20-0.16:157:25Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:171.42:27-0.16:147:26Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:171.33:30-0.16:137:26Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed5:351.14:240.06:127:27Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu7:300.95:080.26:117:28Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri9:220.85:340.46:107:28Waning Crescent30Fri
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 4:58 am — 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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