Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : 1:00 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 57m at 3:47 am (0.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:44 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Sep 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:121.76:350.26:297:15Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri8:151.77:280.26:297:13Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat9:161.68:200.36:307:12Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:181.59:110.56:307:11Full Moon4Sun
5Mon11:251.39:570.76:317:10Full Moon5Mon
6Tue1:310.812:391.23:470.710:180.96:317:09Full Moon6Tue
7Wed1:040.92:001.05:450.85:430.96:327:07Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:541.18:170.86:337:06Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri1:111.212:230.76:337:05Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat1:461.31:480.66:347:04Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun2:261.43:000.56:347:02Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:111.53:580.56:357:01Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:011.54:450.46:357:00Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:591.55:250.46:366:59Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu6:031.55:590.56:366:57Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:081.56:260.56:376:56Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat8:071.46:450.66:376:55Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun9:021.46:540.76:386:54Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:021.36:480.86:396:52New Moon19Mon
20Tue12:240.911:401.02:440.96:140.96:396:51New Moon20Tue
21Wed12:441.15:020.95:141.06:406:50New Moon21Wed
22Thu7:030.86:406:49New Moon22Thu
23Fri12:151.310:210.76:416:47Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:491.411:430.66:416:46Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun1:301.512:540.56:426:45Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon2:171.62:060.46:426:44First Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:091.73:150.36:436:42First Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:091.74:160.36:446:41First Quarter28Wed
29Thu5:211.75:090.36:446:40First Quarter29Thu
30Fri6:431.65:570.46:456:39Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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 8:23 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 75% 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 Waning Gibbous (75% 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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