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 4h 37m 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 - May 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:380.69:370.75:150.41:440.66:097:29Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:410.81:370.66:360.46:087:30Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:231.07:310.26:077:30Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:261.28:180.06:067:31New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:471.49:050.06:057:32New Moon5Sat
6Sun10:171.59:53-0.16:057:32New Moon6Sun
7Mon10:531.510:43-0.16:047:33New Moon7Mon
8Tue11:351.511:35-0.16:037:34Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:191.56:027:34Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu1:041.512:27-0.16:017:35Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:471.41:16-0.16:017:36Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat2:271.42:00-0.16:007:36First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:031.22:360.05:597:37First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:291.03:010.15:597:37First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:470.83:090.35:587:38First Quarter15Tue
16Wed9:300.82:290.55:420.55:577:39Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu8:330.96:100.35:577:39Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri8:311.26:550.05:567:40Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:541.47:50-0.25:567:41Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:301.68:56-0.35:557:41Full Moon20Sun
21Mon10:171.810:06-0.45:557:42Full Moon21Mon
22Tue11:111.911:14-0.55:547:43Full Moon22Tue
23Wed12:081.95:547:43Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:061.812:18-0.55:537:44Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri1:591.61:17-0.45:537:44Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat2:451.42:10-0.25:527:45Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:161.12:510.05:527:46Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:410.83:120.35:527:46Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue9:040.81:120.56:120.55:517:47Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed8:281.06:300.25:517:47Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu8:211.27:040.15:517:48Waning Crescent31Thu
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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