Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : 3:29 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 52m at 3:58 am (1.2 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 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:401.11:24-0.15:416:11Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:281.12:27-0.15:396:11Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:191.03:180.05:386:12Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:201.03:580.05:376:12Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:370.94:270.15:366:13Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:090.74:440.25:356:14Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:290.58:530.64:350.41:490.55:336:14Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:530.63:280.54:200.45:326:15Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon8:450.85:430.25:316:16New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:051.07:000.15:306:16New Moon10Tue
11Wed9:391.18:170.05:296:17New Moon11Wed
12Thu10:211.39:30-0.15:286:17New Moon12Thu
13Fri11:101.410:38-0.25:276:18Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:021.411:47-0.25:256:19Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:561.45:246:19Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon1:511.412:55-0.25:236:20First Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:481.32:01-0.25:226:21First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:581.12:570.05:216:21First Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:540.93:430.15:206:22Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri7:590.84:110.35:196:22Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:400.73:040.64:500.55:186:23Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:260.96:040.35:176:24Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon8:311.17:070.15:166:24Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:541.28:070.05:156:25Full Moon24Tue
25Wed9:261.39:040.05:146:26Full Moon25Wed
26Thu10:041.49:570.05:136:26Full Moon26Thu
27Fri10:451.410:470.05:126:27Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:271.411:350.05:116:28Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun1:091.36:107:28Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon1:501.31:210.06:097:29Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 9:43 am — 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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