Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : in 1h 59m at 3:29 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:41 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:43 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (54% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Mar 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:441.12:52-0.56:185:50First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:561.14:01-0.66:175:51First Quarter2Wed
3Thu6:111.15:00-0.66:165:52Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:201.05:54-0.56:155:52Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat8:250.96:43-0.46:145:53Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:320.87:29-0.26:135:54Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:470.68:080.06:125:54Full Moon7Mon
8Tue11:260.28:270.23:260.16:105:55Full Moon8Tue
9Wed12:110.410:52 AM0.44:420.35:340.16:095:56Full Moon9Wed
10Thu1:490.311:01 AM0.63:510.38:580.16:085:56Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:330.710:270.06:075:57Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:110.811:37-0.16:065:58Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:530.96:055:58Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon1:391.012:54-0.16:035:59Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:281.02:12-0.26:026:00Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:221.03:15-0.26:016:00Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:241.04:04-0.36:006:01Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:301.04:46-0.25:596:02Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:380.95:23-0.25:576:02Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:480.85:57-0.15:566:03Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon9:070.76:250.15:556:03Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue10:210.310:470.66:380.32:170.35:546:04New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:370.54:440.44:530.25:526:05New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:490.77:070.05:516:05New Moon24Thu
25Fri10:270.98:58-0.15:506:06New Moon25Fri
26Sat11:161.110:23-0.25:496:07Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:101.211:43-0.35:486:07Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:061.35:466:08Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue2:051.31:06-0.35:456:08First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:091.32:25-0.35:446:09First Quarter30Wed
31Thu4:221.23:31-0.35:436:10First Quarter31Thu
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 10:05 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 54% 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 (54% 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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