Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : in 4h 47m at 4:31 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:38 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:42 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (43% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Feb 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:400.49:16-0.26:425:29Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:34-0.16:425:29Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:340.22:080.27:300.011:360.06:415:30Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed2:000.02:150.44:360.06:415:31Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu2:420.61:28-0.26:405:32Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:230.72:37-0.36:395:33Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:140.93:35-0.56:385:34Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:121.04:29-0.66:385:34Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon6:131.15:22-0.86:375:35Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue7:121.26:14-0.86:365:36Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed8:101.27:06-0.96:355:37Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu9:111.17:56-0.86:355:38New Moon12Thu
13Fri10:160.98:43-0.66:345:39New Moon13Fri
14Sat11:300.79:25-0.46:335:39New Moon14Sat
15Sun9:55-0.16:325:40Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:540.412:510.29:180.26:480.06:315:41Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue1:010.511:14-0.26:305:42Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed1:360.76:295:43Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu2:230.91:03-0.46:285:43First Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:191.02:38-0.56:275:44First Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:241.03:53-0.66:265:45First Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:331.04:55-0.66:255:46Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:361.05:50-0.66:245:46Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue7:300.96:38-0.56:235:47Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed8:150.97:20-0.46:225:48Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu8:590.87:55-0.36:215:48Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:480.68:18-0.26:205:49Full Moon27Fri
28Sat10:530.58:110.06:195:50Full Moon28Sat
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 11:04 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 43% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (43% illuminated). This places Dauphin Island, AL in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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