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 14h 20m 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 - Aug 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:041.49:350.56:147:50Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:200.91:491.18:010.89:180.76:147:49Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:151.02:380.910:000.78:340.86:157:48Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri3:111.212:240.66:167:47Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:301.42:300.46:167:46Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:031.64:470.36:177:46Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:451.75:320.16:177:45Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:361.86:110.06:187:44Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:401.86:45-0.16:197:43Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:521.97:14-0.16:197:42Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:591.97:40-0.16:207:41Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:542.08:03-0.16:207:40New Moon12Sat
13Sun10:431.98:240.06:217:39New Moon13Sun
14Mon11:311.88:400.26:227:38New Moon14Mon
15Tue12:241.68:480.56:227:38Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:180.91:301.37:220.88:410.76:237:37Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu2:301.14:271.09:060.68:050.96:237:36Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri2:191.411:070.56:247:34Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat2:461.71:070.26:257:33First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:251.92:500.06:257:32First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:122.14:24-0.26:267:31First Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:072.25:35-0.36:267:30Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:142.26:29-0.36:277:29Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:392.17:12-0.26:277:28Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri9:082.07:46-0.16:287:27Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat10:191.98:090.16:297:26Full Moon26Sat
27Sun11:171.88:180.46:297:25Full Moon27Sun
28Mon12:151.68:180.66:307:24Full Moon28Mon
29Tue3:200.91:291.46:200.88:100.86:307:22Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed2:201.03:171.27:370.77:541.06:317:21Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu12:531.25:181.18:450.67:181.06:317:20Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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