Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : 9:28 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 41m at 9:44 am (1.8 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 - Feb 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:401.08:46-0.86:435:28New Moon1Fri
2Sat10:281.09:24-0.76:425:29New Moon2Sat
3Sun11:180.89:57-0.66:415:30New Moon3Sun
4Mon10:25-0.56:415:31Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:110.610:41-0.36:405:32Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed1:080.43:520.110:10-0.16:290.16:395:33Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu2:260.23:240.37:260.06:395:33First Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:430.61:46-0.16:385:34First Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:240.83:06-0.46:375:35First Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:180.94:07-0.66:365:36First Quarter10Sun
11Mon6:171.15:06-0.76:365:37Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue7:171.16:06-0.86:355:38Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed8:141.17:06-0.86:345:38Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:091.18:03-0.76:335:39Full Moon14Thu
15Fri10:010.98:54-0.66:325:40Full Moon15Fri
16Sat10:510.89:36-0.56:315:41Full Moon16Sat
17Sun11:380.610:08-0.36:305:42Full Moon17Sun
18Mon10:18-0.16:295:42Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:240.42:360.18:490.05:220.16:285:43Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed1:150.21:530.37:120.111:430.16:285:44Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu2:010.56:275:45Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri2:300.61:54-0.16:265:45Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:100.72:49-0.26:255:46Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:590.83:37-0.36:245:47Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon4:560.94:25-0.46:225:48Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue5:551.05:13-0.56:215:48Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:531.06:00-0.56:205:49Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu7:471.06:46-0.56:195:50Waning Crescent28Thu
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 3:36 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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