Tides Today & Tomorrow in Dauphin Island, AL

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Dauphin Island, AL.
Next low tide : in 9h 38m at 3:50 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:05 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8735180
Common Questions About Tides

Dauphin Island, AL Tides - Mar 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:001.06:20-0.46:175:51Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:030.97:12-0.46:165:52Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:100.88:02-0.26:155:52Full Moon3Mon
4Tue11:190.68:47-0.16:145:53Full Moon4Tue
5Wed12:300.29:160.13:330.16:125:54Full Moon5Wed
6Thu12:300.512:110.35:550.35:250.16:115:54Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:460.312:140.55:120.310:000.16:105:55Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:380.611:480.06:095:56Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:130.77:086:56Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon2:530.82:180.07:076:57Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:380.83:33-0.17:056:58Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:300.94:29-0.17:046:58Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:290.95:15-0.17:036:59Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:340.95:55-0.17:027:00Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:370.96:32-0.17:017:00Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun8:370.87:05-0.16:597:01Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:380.87:350.06:587:02Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:460.77:570.16:577:02New Moon18Tue
19Wed12:250.38:040.23:440.36:567:03New Moon19Wed
20Thu12:060.611:57 AM0.46:410.45:460.26:557:04New Moon20Thu
21Fri1:330.512:080.65:070.48:080.26:537:04New Moon21Fri
22Sat12:360.810:330.16:527:05Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:150.911:590.06:517:05Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:591.06:507:06Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue2:491.11:20-0.16:487:07First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:461.12:42-0.26:477:07First Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:531.13:56-0.26:467:08First Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:151.14:57-0.26:457:08First Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:421.05:50-0.16:447:09Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun9:030.96:370.06:427:10Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:250.87:170.26:417:10Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 9:57 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 46% 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 First Quarter (46% 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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