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 53m 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 - Feb 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:550.54:43-0.27:436:28First Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:320.75:25-0.47:426:29First Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:140.86:12-0.57:426:30Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:560.97:00-0.67:416:30Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat8:380.97:49-0.67:406:31Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:180.98:37-0.67:406:32Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:570.89:20-0.67:396:33Full Moon7Mon
8Tue10:350.89:56-0.57:386:34Full Moon8Tue
9Wed11:150.710:22-0.47:386:35Full Moon9Wed
10Thu11:550.610:36-0.47:376:35Full Moon10Thu
11Fri10:37-0.37:366:36Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:380.510:29-0.17:356:37Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:220.410:110.07:346:38Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon2:070.23:460.39:080.17:346:39Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:030.45:510.07:336:40Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:360.63:40-0.17:326:40Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:200.74:27-0.37:316:41Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri6:140.95:16-0.47:306:42Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat7:121.06:06-0.67:296:43Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:101.16:58-0.67:286:43Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon9:101.17:52-0.77:276:44Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue10:101.18:47-0.67:266:45New Moon22Tue
23Wed11:151.09:39-0.67:256:46New Moon23Wed
24Thu10:27-0.47:246:46New Moon24Thu
25Fri12:240.811:06-0.27:236:47Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat1:360.62:420.111:250.16:100.17:226:48Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun2:540.42:320.37:290.211:170.07:216:49Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon2:510.67:206:49Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:280.71:51-0.17:196:50First Quarter29Tue
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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