Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : 6:33 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 48m at 6:42 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:40 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Apr 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:301.25:05-0.35:426:10Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:501.05:50-0.15:406:11Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue9:170.86:250.15:396:11Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:240.511:150.66:390.42:550.45:386:12New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:360.72:500.65:430.25:376:13New Moon5Thu
6Fri9:270.97:360.15:366:13New Moon6Fri
7Sat9:511.18:470.05:346:14New Moon7Sat
8Sun10:261.29:44-0.15:336:14Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:071.310:41-0.15:326:15Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:511.311:45-0.15:316:16Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:391.35:306:16Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu1:281.312:56-0.15:296:17First Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:181.32:04-0.15:276:18First Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:111.22:59-0.15:266:18First Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:101.13:40-0.15:256:19First Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:261.04:110.05:246:19Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:110.94:300.25:236:20Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:280.59:230.74:290.412:380.55:226:21Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu8:410.73:140.64:560.35:216:21Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri8:341.06:170.15:206:22Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:561.27:32-0.15:196:23Full Moon21Sat
22Sun9:331.48:46-0.25:186:23Full Moon22Sun
23Mon10:221.610:00-0.35:176:24Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:181.711:14-0.45:166:24Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:171.75:156:25Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu1:161.712:28-0.45:146:26Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri2:151.61:39-0.45:136:26Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:151.42:41-0.25:126:27Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:241.24:30-0.16:117:28Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon7:170.95:050.26:107:28Waning 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 12:37 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (22% illuminated). This places Dauphin Island, AL in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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