Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:35 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 13h 41m at 2:54 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - Jul 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:302.110:11-0.35:578:01Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:151.910:47-0.15:578:01Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:571.711:070.15:588:01Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue1:331.411:100.45:588:01Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed2:021.110:520.65:598:01Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu7:231.09:440.75:598:01Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:231.15:550.56:008:01Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat5:111.35:520.36:008:00Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:391.56:010.16:018:00Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:211.76:21-0.16:018:00Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:131.86:49-0.26:028:00Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:101.97:20-0.26:028:00Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu9:041.97:52-0.36:037:59New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:532.08:24-0.36:037:59New Moon14Fri
15Sat10:372.08:55-0.36:047:59New Moon15Sat
16Sun11:192.09:24-0.26:047:58New Moon16Sun
17Mon12:021.89:490.06:057:58Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:461.610:060.26:057:58Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed1:351.310:090.46:067:57Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:150.92:311.010:010.89:420.76:077:57First Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:241.21:100.66:077:56First Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:261.53:110.26:087:56First Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:561.84:35-0.16:087:55First Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:412.05:35-0.46:097:55Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:372.16:27-0.56:097:54Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:452.27:15-0.66:107:54Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu8:542.27:58-0.56:117:53Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:562.28:37-0.46:117:52Full Moon28Fri
29Sat10:492.09:08-0.26:127:52Full Moon29Sat
30Sun11:371.99:290.06:127:51Full Moon30Sun
31Mon12:211.69:390.36:137:50Waning 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 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (37% illuminated). This places Ship Island, MS in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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