Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : 10:16 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 11m at 10:42 am (1.7 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 - Jan 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:090.81:22-0.27:486:02First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:090.59:100.312:270.07:486:03First Quarter2Sun
3Mon7:470.510:410.07:496:04First Quarter3Mon
4Tue7:470.66:12-0.17:496:04Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed8:040.86:34-0.37:496:05Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu8:300.97:15-0.57:496:06Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri9:001.08:02-0.67:496:07Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat9:341.08:50-0.67:496:07Full Moon8Sat
9Sun10:091.09:36-0.67:496:08Full Moon9Sun
10Mon10:451.010:16-0.67:496:09Full Moon10Mon
11Tue11:210.910:50-0.67:496:10Full Moon11Tue
12Wed11:570.811:16-0.57:496:11Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:33-0.57:496:11Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:310.711:41-0.47:496:12Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:590.611:41-0.37:496:13Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:150.411:220.311:33-0.27:496:14Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon7:420.311:03-0.17:496:15Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:260.48:47-0.17:496:16Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:360.65:55-0.27:486:17Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu7:060.76:00-0.47:486:17Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:450.96:34-0.57:486:18Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat8:301.07:19-0.77:486:19Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun9:181.18:10-0.87:476:20Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:101.19:04-0.87:476:21New Moon24Mon
25Tue11:051.19:56-0.97:466:22New Moon25Tue
26Wed10:45-0.87:466:23New Moon26Wed
27Thu12:011.011:28-0.77:466:24Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:570.812:03-0.57:456:24Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat1:500.612:19-0.27:456:25Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun2:360.35:460.110:500.07:446:26First Quarter30Sun
31Mon5:330.48:400.07:446:27First Quarter31Mon
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 4:29 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 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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