Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : 6:54 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 08m at 6:25 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (82% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - Nov 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:241.812:300.36:095:09First Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:171.71:220.36:105:08First Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:141.62:060.46:115:07First Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:241.410:481.12:390.66:125:06Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue8:331.210:131.11:391.03:020.76:125:06Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:461.19:101.33:310.83:090.96:135:05Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu8:481.54:410.46:145:04Full Moon7Thu
8Fri9:071.85:380.16:155:03Full Moon8Fri
9Sat9:382.06:30-0.16:165:03Full Moon9Sat
10Sun10:152.27:25-0.36:175:02Full Moon10Sun
11Mon10:572.38:24-0.46:175:02Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:432.29:31-0.46:185:01Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:44-0.36:195:00Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:312.111:52-0.26:205:00Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:201.912:490.06:214:59Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:051.61:310.26:214:59Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:441.310:221.11:530.46:224:58Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon9:431.11:530.76:234:58Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:180.99:281.25:450.71:310.86:244:58Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed8:501.35:120.56:254:57Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu8:231.55:310.26:264:57New Moon21Thu
22Fri8:391.65:570.16:274:57New Moon22Fri
23Sat9:061.76:26-0.16:274:56New Moon23Sat
24Sun9:381.86:58-0.26:284:56New Moon24Sun
25Mon10:121.87:33-0.26:294:56New Moon25Mon
26Tue10:491.88:14-0.26:304:56Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:291.89:01-0.26:314:55Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu9:54-0.16:324:55Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:111.710:47-0.16:324:55Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:551.611:320.06:334:55First Quarter30Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8744756)

Common Questions About Ship Island, MS Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Ship Island, MS today?

Slack tide in Ship Island, MS is approximately 12:39 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 Ship Island, MS?

Ship Island, MS is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 82% 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 maximum.

What datum are Ship Island, MS 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 Ship Island, MS?

Tide predictions for Ship Island, MS 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 Ship Island, MS?

Tide data for Ship Island, MS is sourced from NOAA Station #8744756. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8744756.

What is the moon phase in Ship Island, MS tonight?

Tonight the moon over Ship Island, MS is Waxing Gibbous (82% illuminated). This places Ship Island, MS in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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