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 6h 32m 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 - Apr 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:591.58:110.05:456:14Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:341.69:150.05:436:15Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:161.710:36-0.15:426:15Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon1:051.85:416:16First Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:001.912:02-0.15:406:16First Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:591.81:22-0.25:396:17First Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:051.82:36-0.25:376:18First Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:321.63:39-0.15:366:18Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat8:091.44:240.15:356:19Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:480.810:261.34:510.32:510.85:346:20Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon10:530.95:010.64:450.45:336:20Full Moon11Mon
12Tue12:251.19:48 AM1.24:470.95:570.15:326:21Full Moon12Tue
13Wed9:501.56:58-0.15:306:21Full Moon13Wed
14Thu10:161.87:58-0.25:296:22Full Moon14Thu
15Fri10:522.09:04-0.35:286:23Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:332.110:20-0.25:276:23Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:182.111:44-0.15:266:24Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon1:072.05:256:25Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:591.81:070.05:246:25Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:501.72:290.15:236:26Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:451.53:410.25:226:26Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:581.34:300.45:216:27Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat9:371.24:490.55:206:28Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:401.011:581.15:250.74:210.86:197:28Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon10:571.15:000.95:340.56:187:29Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue1:311.19:42 AM1.24:311.06:220.36:177:30New Moon26Tue
27Wed9:531.57:030.26:167:30New Moon27Wed
28Thu10:181.67:430.06:157:31New Moon28Thu
29Fri10:481.88:27-0.16:147:32New Moon29Fri
30Sat11:231.99:17-0.16:137:32Waxing Crescent30Sat
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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