Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : 2:35 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 58m at 2:54 am (1.7 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 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:281.55:46-0.66:525:06Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:191.66:20-0.76:525:07Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:061.76:55-0.86:525:08Full Moon3Tue
4Wed9:501.77:32-0.86:525:08Full Moon4Wed
5Thu10:341.68:09-0.86:535:09Full Moon5Thu
6Fri11:171.58:44-0.76:535:10Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:15-0.56:535:11Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:021.29:35-0.36:535:11Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:480.96:100.59:390.09:460.46:535:12Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:350.54:060.79:080.26:535:13Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:571.04:340.16:535:14Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:271.33:42-0.36:535:15Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:131.54:21-0.66:535:16Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:101.65:06-0.96:535:16Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:151.75:51-1.06:535:17Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:181.76:34-1.06:525:18New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:131.67:15-1.06:525:19New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:011.57:51-0.96:525:20New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:441.48:22-0.76:525:21New Moon19Thu
20Fri11:251.28:45-0.56:515:22Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:57-0.36:515:22Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:030.98:58-0.16:515:23Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:420.74:200.48:450.18:580.36:515:24Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:220.42:390.68:070.211:440.16:505:25First Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:580.22:540.84:220.16:505:26First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:251.04:08-0.16:495:27First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:061.24:13-0.36:495:28First Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:571.34:40-0.56:485:29Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:011.45:13-0.66:485:29Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:101.45:46-0.76:475:30Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue8:121.56:18-0.86:475:31Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 8:44 am — 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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