Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : in 2h 31m at 5:33 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Feb 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:101.03:150.06:465:32Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:371.13:46-0.36:465:32Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:161.34:26-0.46:455:33Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:061.35:06-0.66:455:34Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:101.35:44-0.66:445:35Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:231.36:18-0.76:435:36Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:261.36:48-0.66:435:37Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:151.37:14-0.66:425:37New Moon8Sun
9Mon9:561.37:33-0.56:415:38New Moon9Mon
10Tue10:351.27:48-0.46:405:39New Moon10Tue
11Wed11:141.18:00-0.36:405:40New Moon11Wed
12Thu11:580.98:08-0.16:395:41Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri3:340.48:100.16:480.36:385:42Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:490.71:270.58:040.28:240.26:375:42Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:570.51:410.87:280.410:180.06:365:43Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:101.06:355:44First Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:491.312:09-0.26:345:45First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:361.41:43-0.46:335:46First Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:341.63:13-0.66:325:46First Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:461.64:25-0.76:325:47Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:101.75:20-0.86:315:48Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:301.66:06-0.86:305:49Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:391.56:45-0.76:295:49Full Moon23Mon
24Tue10:461.37:15-0.56:285:50Full Moon24Tue
25Wed7:34-0.26:275:51Full Moon25Wed
26Thu12:031.12:260.57:370.16:360.36:255:52Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri1:580.81:110.77:210.48:080.16:245:52Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat4:110.512:551.06:360.59:530.06:235:53Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun1:211.211:52-0.16:225:54Waning Gibbous29Sun
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 11:25 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 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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