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 7h 38m 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 - Aug 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:061.67:38-0.16:107:46Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:541.78:32-0.16:117:45Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:431.79:26-0.16:127:44Full Moon3Thu
4Fri10:351.710:17-0.16:127:43Full Moon4Fri
5Sat11:301.611:020.16:137:43Full Moon5Sat
6Sun12:281.411:390.26:137:42Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon1:281.211:590.56:147:41Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue2:340.99:450.76:157:40Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed4:300.84:410.71:370.76:157:39Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:341.03:300.46:167:38Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri5:061.24:320.36:167:37Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat5:521.45:260.16:177:36Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun6:431.56:190.16:187:35Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:331.67:110.16:187:35Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue8:201.68:030.16:197:34Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed9:021.68:510.16:197:33Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:401.59:340.26:207:32New Moon17Thu
18Fri10:171.410:060.36:217:30New Moon18Fri
19Sat10:531.410:230.46:217:29New Moon19Sat
20Sun11:311.210:100.56:227:28New Moon20Sun
21Mon12:141.19:320.66:227:27Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue1:051.08:490.76:237:26Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed2:490.92:160.811:060.86:420.86:237:25Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu2:541.01:350.76:247:24Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri3:201.22:490.56:257:23First Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:571.33:460.46:257:22First Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:451.44:380.36:267:21First Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:411.55:290.26:267:20First Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:411.66:200.16:277:18Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed7:411.77:120.16:277:17Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu8:391.78:050.16:287:16Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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