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 57m 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 - Feb 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:36-0.16:465:32Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:220.84:000.38:330.17:270.36:455:33Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu1:100.61:560.58:170.29:220.26:455:34Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri2:060.32:120.85:170.311:300.06:445:35First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:421.06:435:36First Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:211.21:13-0.26:435:36First Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:091.32:46-0.46:425:37First Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:091.44:02-0.66:415:38Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:211.54:56-0.76:415:39Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:361.65:41-0.96:405:40Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri8:441.66:22-0.96:395:41Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat9:451.66:59-0.86:385:41Full Moon12Sat
13Sun10:441.47:30-0.66:375:42Full Moon13Sun
14Mon11:481.17:52-0.46:365:43Full Moon14Mon
15Tue3:100.47:590.06:410.26:355:44Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed1:230.71:560.67:460.28:330.16:355:45Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu4:260.41:310.96:520.410:47-0.16:345:45Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri1:561.26:335:46Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:341.412:59-0.36:325:47Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:181.52:54-0.56:315:48Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:101.54:09-0.66:305:48Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:131.55:05-0.66:295:49Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:391.45:51-0.66:285:50Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu8:141.46:28-0.56:275:51Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri9:161.36:57-0.46:265:51Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:031.27:14-0.36:255:52New Moon26Sat
27Sun10:471.17:20-0.16:245:53New Moon27Sun
28Mon11:341.07:210.06:235:54New Moon28Mon
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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