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 1h 11m 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 - Oct 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:121.74:270.36:466:37Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue5:171.65:060.46:466:36Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed6:381.55:370.56:476:35Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu8:111.45:540.76:476:33Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri9:541.210:041.05:110.96:486:32Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:131.04:400.82:431.06:496:31New Moon6Sat
7Sun10:151.57:020.66:496:30New Moon7Sun
8Mon10:541.78:450.46:506:29New Moon8Mon
9Tue11:441.910:110.26:506:27Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed11:270.16:516:26Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:401.912:400.16:526:25Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri1:371.91:520.16:526:24First Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:331.93:000.16:536:23First Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:281.83:580.26:546:22First Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:251.64:430.46:546:21First Quarter15Mon
16Tue5:291.45:150.66:556:20Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed7:111.210:510.95:210.86:566:19Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu9:091.010:031.11:240.92:160.96:566:17Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri9:391.26:160.86:576:16Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat9:351.47:100.66:586:15Full Moon20Sat
21Sun9:521.57:550.56:586:14Full Moon21Sun
22Mon10:201.68:400.46:596:13Full Moon22Mon
23Tue10:551.69:300.37:006:12Full Moon23Tue
24Wed11:351.710:230.37:006:11Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu11:160.27:016:10Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:181.712:090.27:026:10Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat1:011.71:010.17:036:09Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun1:441.71:500.17:036:08Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:261.62:340.27:046:07Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:061.53:100.37:056:06Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed3:451.33:330.47:066:05Third Quarter31Wed
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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