Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : 7:34 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 31m at 7:45 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 - Apr 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:141.110:00-0.15:416:10Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:541.211:09-0.15:406:11Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:391.35:396:12Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon1:301.312:25-0.25:376:12First Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:251.41:45-0.35:366:13First Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:281.42:56-0.35:356:14First Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:411.33:54-0.35:346:14First Quarter7Thu
8Fri6:041.24:43-0.35:336:15Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat7:351.15:26-0.15:316:15Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun9:200.96:030.15:306:16Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon9:450.511:380.76:160.42:490.35:296:17Full Moon11Mon
12Tue9:020.83:030.75:570.25:286:17Full Moon12Tue
13Wed9:201.17:580.05:276:18Full Moon13Wed
14Thu10:031.39:23-0.25:266:18Full Moon14Thu
15Fri10:541.510:38-0.35:256:19Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:481.511:54-0.35:246:20Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:421.55:226:20Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon1:371.51:11-0.35:216:21Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:301.42:24-0.25:206:22Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:231.23:22-0.15:196:22Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:181.14:070.05:186:23Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri5:230.94:380.15:176:23Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat7:010.84:480.35:166:24Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:050.710:320.64:360.54:220.56:157:25Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon10:010.82:410.66:170.46:147:25Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue9:421.07:170.26:137:26New Moon26Tue
27Wed9:551.18:100.16:127:27New Moon27Wed
28Thu10:211.39:050.06:117:27New Moon28Thu
29Fri10:541.410:04-0.16:107:28New Moon29Fri
30Sat11:351.511:06-0.26:097:29Waxing Crescent30Sat
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 1:39 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 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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