Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : in 5h 45m at 7:34 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:46 am (1.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:39 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Jan 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:061.110:43-0.76:485:03Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:380.911:11-0.66:495:03Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:27-0.46:495:04Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:050.711:21-0.36:495:05Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:210.511:000.310:48-0.16:495:06First Quarter5Wed
6Thu6:500.39:540.06:495:06First Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:290.56:390.06:495:07First Quarter7Fri
8Sat5:240.74:45-0.26:495:08First Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:490.84:47-0.46:495:09Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:271.05:20-0.66:495:10Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:111.16:07-0.76:495:10Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:591.27:01-0.86:495:11Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:501.37:57-0.96:495:12Full Moon13Thu
14Fri9:421.38:51-1.06:495:13Full Moon14Fri
15Sat10:351.29:38-1.06:495:14Full Moon15Sat
16Sun11:281.110:20-0.96:495:15Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:56-0.76:495:15Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:200.811:18-0.46:485:16Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed1:110.511:03-0.26:485:17Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu2:020.24:160.38:380.06:485:18Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:220.62:53-0.16:485:19Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:560.83:45-0.46:475:20Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:421.04:38-0.66:475:21Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:331.05:34-0.86:475:22Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:241.16:31-0.86:465:22Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed8:121.17:29-0.86:465:23Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu8:581.08:22-0.86:455:24New Moon27Thu
28Fri9:391.09:07-0.86:455:25New Moon28Fri
29Sat10:160.99:43-0.76:445:26New Moon29Sat
30Sun10:520.710:08-0.66:445:27New Moon30Sun
31Mon11:270.610:19-0.46:435:28Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 2:10 am — 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 13% 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 Waning Crescent (13% 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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