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 6h 34m 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 - Oct 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:061.75:090.35:455:38Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:171.65:460.45:465:37Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:181.46:110.65:465:35Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:161.311:320.95:530.85:475:34Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed9:331.110:171.12:030.93:460.95:485:33Full Moon5Wed
6Thu11:511.09:421.24:360.82:361.05:485:32Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:511.46:210.75:495:31Full Moon7Fri
8Sat10:151.57:470.65:495:29Full Moon8Sat
9Sun10:481.68:540.55:505:28Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:271.79:550.45:515:27Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:590.35:515:26Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:121.812:060.25:525:25Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu1:001.81:170.25:535:24Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:531.82:210.15:535:23Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:491.83:140.15:545:21Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:521.73:580.25:555:20Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:101.64:350.35:555:19Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:471.44:580.65:565:18Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:401.29:221.04:290.85:575:17Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:151.08:531.23:390.71:451.05:575:16New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:061.56:140.55:585:15New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:421.87:480.35:595:14New Moon22Sat
23Sun10:301.99:070.15:595:13Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:242.010:200.06:005:12Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:33-0.16:015:11Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:202.012:45-0.16:025:10Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:151.91:540.06:025:09First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:081.72:510.16:035:08First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:571.63:350.26:045:07First Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:431.44:040.46:045:07Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon4:231.24:030.66:055:06Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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