Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:29 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 17m at 3:58 am (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:43 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Sep 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:551.77:110.26:297:15Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:021.67:590.36:297:14Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon10:111.58:460.56:307:12New Moon3Mon
4Tue11:291.39:190.86:307:11New Moon4Tue
5Wed12:070.81:001.14:060.75:410.96:317:10New Moon5Wed
6Thu6:220.76:317:09Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:071.210:510.66:327:07Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:481.412:200.56:327:06Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun1:331.51:390.46:337:05Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon2:201.62:540.36:347:04First Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:101.63:580.36:347:02First Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:031.64:500.36:357:01First Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:011.65:340.46:357:00First Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:051.56:110.46:366:59Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat7:081.56:400.56:366:57Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:061.46:560.66:376:56Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:031.36:440.86:376:55Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue10:081.211:201.05:540.96:386:54Full Moon18Tue
19Wed11:341.110:571.14:430.94:470.96:396:52Full Moon19Wed
20Thu11:121.36:290.86:396:51Full Moon20Thu
21Fri11:421.48:250.76:406:50Full Moon21Fri
22Sat10:090.66:406:49Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:201.511:260.56:416:47Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon1:041.612:370.46:416:46Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:531.71:490.36:426:45Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed2:461.82:580.26:426:44Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:451.84:000.26:436:42Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:541.74:520.36:446:41Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:181.65:380.46:446:40Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:491.56:150.66:456:39Waning Crescent30Sun
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 Third Quarter (65% 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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