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 4h 47m 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 - Jan 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:060.95:360.26:525:06First Quarter1Wed
2Thu5:361.23:30-0.26:525:07Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:241.54:24-0.56:525:07Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:181.75:12-0.86:525:08Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun8:121.86:00-1.06:535:09Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:061.96:48-1.16:535:10Full Moon6Mon
7Tue10:001.87:36-1.16:535:10Full Moon7Tue
8Wed10:481.78:24-1.06:535:11Full Moon8Wed
9Thu11:301.49:06-0.86:535:12Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:42-0.56:535:13Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:121.110:00-0.26:535:14Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:480.86:420.510:000.09:480.56:535:14Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:540.56:060.69:240.26:535:15Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:240.85:060.16:535:16Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:361.05:00-0.16:535:17Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:121.15:12-0.36:525:18Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:001.25:30-0.56:525:19Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:541.35:54-0.66:525:20Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:481.36:18-0.66:525:20Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon8:361.46:42-0.76:525:21New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:241.47:12-0.76:515:22New Moon21Tue
22Wed10:001.47:36-0.66:515:23New Moon22Wed
23Thu10:421.38:06-0.66:515:24New Moon23Thu
24Fri11:241.28:30-0.56:505:25Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat8:48-0.46:505:26Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:061.09:06-0.26:495:27Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:540.84:360.49:060.09:060.36:495:27Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue1:480.53:060.78:420.211:540.16:495:28First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:240.96:485:29First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:001.21:48-0.26:475:30First Quarter30Thu
31Fri4:481.43:18-0.56:475:31Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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