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 8h 31m 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 - Sep 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:161.32:120.56:287:15First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:531.43:110.46:297:14First Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:371.54:050.36:297:13First Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:281.54:540.36:307:12First Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:271.65:410.26:317:11Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:291.66:260.26:317:09Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:281.77:100.26:327:08Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:231.77:510.36:327:07Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:141.68:290.46:337:06Full Moon9Mon
10Tue10:081.59:020.56:337:04Full Moon10Tue
11Wed11:111.49:260.76:347:03Full Moon11Wed
12Thu12:301.28:300.96:347:02Full Moon12Thu
13Fri1:040.92:101.05:570.85:401.06:357:01Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:571.210:200.76:356:59Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:201.412:070.56:366:58Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon2:001.61:300.36:376:57Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:501.72:510.26:376:56Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:491.84:050.16:386:54Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:591.85:090.16:386:53Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:171.86:070.16:396:52Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:341.87:000.26:396:51Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:421.77:490.46:406:49Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:471.58:320.66:406:48New Moon23Mon
24Tue10:561.49:000.86:416:47New Moon24Tue
25Wed12:480.812:211.23:240.85:531.06:426:46New Moon25Wed
26Thu2:071.05:430.84:511.06:426:44New Moon26Thu
27Fri11:541.48:440.76:436:43Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:570.66:436:42Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:301.510:570.55:445:41Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:101.611:540.45:445:39Waxing Crescent30Mon
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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