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 8h 30m 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 - Jul 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:031.411:240.45:578:01First Quarter1Fri
2Sat8:201.02:401.011:580.911:000.65:588:01First Quarter2Sat
3Sun7:071.15:580.55:588:01First Quarter3Sun
4Mon5:511.45:260.25:588:01First Quarter4Mon
5Tue6:111.75:51-0.25:598:01Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:531.96:29-0.45:598:01Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu7:452.17:09-0.56:008:01Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri8:402.17:49-0.56:008:00Full Moon8Fri
9Sat9:332.18:29-0.56:018:00Full Moon9Sat
10Sun10:222.19:07-0.46:018:00Full Moon10Sun
11Mon11:062.09:42-0.26:028:00Full Moon11Mon
12Tue11:481.910:11-0.16:028:00Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:281.710:320.16:037:59Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu1:071.510:430.36:037:59Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri1:471.310:400.56:047:59Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat2:271.010:190.76:047:58Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun4:351.03:080.712:460.76:057:58Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:281.25:410.56:067:57Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:541.44:450.36:067:57Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:331.65:200.06:077:57Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:231.86:00-0.16:077:56Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri7:221.96:40-0.36:087:56Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat8:252.07:19-0.46:087:55Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun9:232.17:58-0.46:097:55New Moon24Sun
25Mon10:162.18:35-0.46:107:54New Moon25Mon
26Tue11:062.19:09-0.36:107:53New Moon26Tue
27Wed11:551.99:360.06:117:53Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:461.69:520.26:117:52Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri1:411.39:480.56:127:51Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:151.02:490.910:100.89:050.76:137:51Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun3:581.31:130.56:137:50First Quarter31Sun
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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