Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:33 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 12h 52m at 3:35 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - Oct 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:311.611:431.15:420.85:495:41New Moon1Fri
2Sat12:201.54:470.85:351.15:495:40New Moon2Sat
3Sun2:221.36:040.55:021.35:505:39New Moon3Sun
4Mon10:411.97:080.35:515:37Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue11:142.18:110.25:515:36Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:532.29:200.15:525:35Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:410.15:525:34Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:372.212:080.25:535:33First Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:252.11:350.25:545:32First Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:162.03:030.35:545:30First Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:101.94:100.45:555:29First Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:121.74:530.55:565:28Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:481.55:130.65:565:27Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:231.511:291.15:070.85:575:26Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:351.410:531.12:461.04:550.95:585:25Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:541.39:251.34:170.84:431.15:585:24Full Moon16Sat
17Sun1:321.35:150.64:251.25:595:23Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:441.76:020.46:005:22Full Moon18Mon
19Tue10:121.96:470.36:005:20Full Moon19Tue
20Wed10:452.07:360.26:015:19Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:252.18:320.16:025:18Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri9:430.06:025:17Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:112.211:030.06:035:16Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun1:032.212:190.06:045:15Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:002.11:260.16:055:14Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:011.92:230.26:055:14Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:101.73:070.46:065:13Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu7:061.410:341.13:310.76:075:12Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:221.39:531.33:110.93:300.96:075:11Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:291.24:420.62:511.26:085:10New Moon30Sat
31Sun9:051.85:420.26:095:09New 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 10:04 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 minimum.

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 (46% illuminated). This places Ship Island, MS in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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