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 5h 18m 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 - May 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:241.04:180.26:087:29First Quarter1Mon
2Tue5:150.94:250.36:077:30Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed7:270.73:540.46:067:31Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:180.710:480.63:140.55:390.66:067:31Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri9:390.92:170.66:410.46:057:32Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat9:431.07:350.36:047:33Full Moon6Sat
7Sun10:041.28:320.16:037:33Full Moon7Sun
8Mon10:341.39:300.06:027:34Full Moon8Mon
9Tue11:091.410:28-0.16:027:35Full Moon9Tue
10Wed11:501.511:25-0.16:017:35Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:351.56:007:36Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri1:231.512:22-0.26:007:37Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat2:111.51:20-0.25:597:37Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun3:011.42:17-0.15:587:38Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon3:521.23:090.05:587:39Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue4:561.03:510.15:577:39Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed7:510.84:140.35:567:40Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu9:460.810:250.62:210.55:570.55:567:40Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri9:281.012:470.66:580.35:557:41Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat9:311.27:580.15:557:42New Moon20Sat
21Sun9:501.38:590.05:547:42New Moon21Sun
22Mon10:201.59:59-0.15:547:43New Moon22Mon
23Tue10:571.510:55-0.15:537:44New Moon23Tue
24Wed11:371.511:46-0.15:537:44Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:181.55:537:45Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri12:571.412:34-0.15:527:45Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat1:341.31:160.05:527:46Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun2:061.21:480.15:517:47First Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:301.02:030.25:517:47First Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:330.91:550.35:517:48First Quarter30Tue
31Wed10:540.81:340.45:517:48First Quarter31Wed
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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