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 11h 13m at 10:42 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:37 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Nov 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:021.69:270.27:066:05Full Moon1Wed
2Thu11:451.710:360.17:076:04Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:400.07:086:03Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:311.712:410.07:096:02Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun1:161.71:400.17:096:02Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon1:581.62:350.17:106:01Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:371.43:200.27:116:00Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:121.33:490.37:126:00Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:411.13:440.47:135:59Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:571.011:220.92:500.57:135:58Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:070.92:120.67:145:58Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:380.69:331.07:310.61:090.67:155:57Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon9:341.27:260.57:165:57Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue9:531.37:570.37:175:56New Moon14Tue
15Wed10:211.48:400.27:185:56New Moon15Wed
16Thu10:551.59:290.17:185:55New Moon16Thu
17Fri11:331.510:210.07:195:55New Moon17Fri
18Sat11:12-0.17:205:54Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:151.612:03-0.27:215:54Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:591.512:54-0.27:225:53Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue1:431.51:44-0.27:235:53First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:271.42:29-0.17:235:53First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:081.23:070.17:245:52First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:381.03:200.37:255:52First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:010.79:340.71:380.47:265:52Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:300.59:140.96:140.512:200.57:275:52Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:181.16:560.27:285:52Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue9:381.37:490.07:285:51Full Moon28Tue
29Wed10:091.48:47-0.27:295:51Full Moon29Wed
30Thu10:481.59:46-0.37:305:51Full Moon30Thu
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 2% 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 (2% 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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