Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : 6:19 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 31m at 5:17 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (74% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - Aug 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:121.98:32-0.16:147:50Full Moon1Fri
2Sat10:531.88:540.06:147:49Full Moon2Sat
3Sun11:321.89:130.16:157:48Full Moon3Sun
4Mon12:111.79:290.26:157:48Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:541.59:390.46:167:47Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed1:431.39:410.66:177:46Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:581.02:421.09:410.89:180.86:177:45Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri3:321.212:070.66:187:44Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:541.51:580.46:187:43Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun4:301.73:300.16:197:42Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon5:161.94:50-0.26:207:42Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:152.15:52-0.36:207:41Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed7:272.26:44-0.46:217:40Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu8:432.27:29-0.46:217:39Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri9:522.28:09-0.36:227:38New Moon15Fri
16Sat10:542.08:42-0.16:237:37New Moon16Sat
17Sun11:521.89:040.26:237:36New Moon17Sun
18Mon12:521.69:110.56:247:35Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue4:300.92:141.37:240.89:000.76:247:34Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed3:501.04:441.09:080.78:270.96:257:33Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu2:381.311:110.66:267:32First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:531.51:230.56:267:31First Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:241.63:380.36:277:29First Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:031.74:570.26:277:28First Quarter24Sun
25Mon4:491.85:490.26:287:27Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:451.86:300.16:287:26Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:571.87:030.16:297:25Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu8:221.87:290.16:307:24Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri9:301.87:460.26:307:23Full Moon29Fri
30Sat10:201.87:580.36:317:22Full Moon30Sat
31Sun11:031.78:080.46:317:20Full Moon31Sun
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 11:48 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 Ship Island, MS?

Ship Island, MS is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 74% 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 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 (74% illuminated). This places Ship Island, MS 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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