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 2h 57m 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 - Apr 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:501.14:25-0.25:426:10Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:200.95:090.05:406:11Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun8:500.75:420.25:396:11Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:400.510:370.65:450.42:110.45:386:12Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:060.72:180.55:300.35:376:13Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:020.87:090.25:366:13Full Moon6Wed
7Thu9:251.08:160.15:346:14Full Moon7Thu
8Fri9:581.19:120.05:336:14Full Moon8Fri
9Sat10:371.210:050.05:326:15Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:201.211:000.05:316:16Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:051.211:59-0.15:306:16Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:511.35:296:17Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed1:371.21:00-0.15:276:18Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:251.21:580.05:266:18Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:171.12:460.05:256:19Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:221.03:250.15:246:19Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun6:050.83:540.25:236:20Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon8:120.74:050.45:226:21Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue8:300.72:440.64:180.45:216:21Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed8:150.95:370.25:206:22Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu8:321.16:500.05:196:23New Moon21Thu
22Fri9:071.38:06-0.15:186:23New Moon22Fri
23Sat9:541.59:20-0.25:176:24New Moon23Sat
24Sun11:481.611:31-0.36:167:24Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:441.66:157:25Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue1:411.612:40-0.36:147:26Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed2:351.51:47-0.26:137:26First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:261.32:50-0.16:127:27First Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:151.13:420.06:117:28First Quarter29Fri
30Sat4:550.94:190.26:107:28First Quarter30Sat
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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