Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : in 4h 10m at 2:35 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jan 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:571.58:51-0.66:525:06Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:371.39:23-0.56:525:07Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon9:49-0.36:525:08Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:161.110:04-0.16:525:09Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:540.910:070.06:535:09First Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:330.66:010.59:510.26:535:10First Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:120.33:510.712:090.35:48 AM0.26:535:11First Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:171.05:000.06:535:12First Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:561.23:45-0.26:535:12Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:461.34:23-0.56:535:13Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:451.55:04-0.76:535:14Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:441.65:46-0.96:535:15Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:401.76:29-1.06:535:16Full Moon13Thu
14Fri9:331.77:12-1.06:535:17Full Moon14Fri
15Sat10:231.77:53-1.06:535:17Full Moon15Sat
16Sun11:121.58:32-0.86:525:18Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:03-0.66:525:19Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:001.29:21-0.36:525:20Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:480.85:070.59:150.09:560.36:525:21Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu1:290.43:460.78:260.26:515:22Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:391.03:480.06:515:23Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:091.23:58-0.46:515:23Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:521.44:36-0.66:505:24Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon5:471.55:16-0.86:505:25Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:531.55:56-0.86:505:26Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed7:591.56:33-0.86:495:27Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu8:541.47:07-0.86:495:28New Moon27Thu
28Fri9:401.47:36-0.76:485:29New Moon28Fri
29Sat10:211.38:00-0.66:485:30New Moon29Sat
30Sun11:001.28:18-0.56:475:30New Moon30Sun
31Mon11:401.08:30-0.36:475:31Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 9:05 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 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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