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 10h 43m 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 - Oct 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:041.94:540.35:495:41Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:261.75:310.45:495:40Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:461.65:490.65:505:39Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:011.511:521.15:430.85:515:38Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:101.511:131.13:261.05:291.05:515:37Full Moon5Wed
6Thu12:291.44:460.85:151.15:525:35Full Moon6Thu
7Fri2:021.35:400.64:561.25:525:34Full Moon7Fri
8Sat10:071.76:250.55:535:33Full Moon8Sat
9Sun10:361.87:090.45:545:32Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:102.07:560.35:545:31Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:502.08:540.35:555:30Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:090.25:555:28Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:372.111:330.25:565:27Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:312.112:500.25:575:26Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:292.11:580.25:575:25Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:322.02:550.35:585:24Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:501.83:400.45:595:23Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:271.611:061.14:080.65:595:22Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:141.410:111.22:491.04:170.96:005:21Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:171.34:320.63:591.26:015:20New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:221.85:410.36:015:19New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:502.16:400.06:025:18New Moon22Sat
23Sun10:262.37:38-0.26:035:17Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:082.48:41-0.26:045:16Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:542.39:54-0.26:045:15Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:16-0.16:055:14Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:432.212:350.06:065:13First Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:332.01:460.16:075:12First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:231.82:480.36:075:11First Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:121.63:320.56:085:10Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon4:071.310:431.13:390.76:095:09Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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