Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:19 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 7h 02m at 5:17 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - Oct 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:361.36:130.65:381.25:485:42Full Moon1Wed
2Thu11:051.87:110.45:495:41Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:402.08:140.35:505:40Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:300.25:505:38Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:222.110:580.15:515:37Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:122.212:250.15:515:36Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:082.21:460.15:525:35Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:072.13:030.15:535:34Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:152.04:050.25:535:32Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:511.84:460.45:545:31Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:011.611:471.15:060.65:545:30Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:411.511:121.23:091.05:080.95:555:29New Moon12Sun
13Mon12:181.44:500.84:551.15:565:28New Moon13Mon
14Tue2:121.35:530.54:211.35:565:27New Moon14Tue
15Wed10:121.86:450.45:575:26New Moon15Wed
16Thu10:402.07:330.35:585:24Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:132.08:230.25:585:23Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:512.09:200.25:595:22Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:300.36:005:21Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:342.011:480.36:005:20First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:231.91:020.36:015:19First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:151.82:110.46:025:18First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:101.73:070.56:035:17First Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:141.63:390.66:035:16Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:551.411:101.13:540.76:045:15Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:451.310:361.12:081.04:000.96:055:14Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:151.39:191.33:500.83:581.06:055:13Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:051.24:550.63:421.26:065:12Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:251.75:470.36:075:12Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:542.06:360.16:085:11Full Moon30Thu
31Fri10:292.17:28-0.16:085:10Waning 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 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 65% 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 First Quarter (65% 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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