Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : in 39m at 12:31 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Sep 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:121.49:580.56:327:19Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat1:431.611:270.56:327:18Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:221.71:040.46:337:17Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:071.82:460.36:347:15Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:581.94:400.36:347:14Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:561.95:380.26:357:13Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:041.96:140.16:357:12Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri7:281.96:400.26:367:10Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat8:551.97:010.26:367:09Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:071.87:170.46:377:08New Moon10Sun
11Mon11:161.77:270.66:377:07New Moon11Mon
12Tue2:151.012:441.55:430.97:280.96:387:05New Moon12Tue
13Wed12:221.12:591.37:090.67:131.16:397:04New Moon13Wed
14Thu12:081.48:230.46:397:03Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:301.89:420.36:407:02Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat1:062.011:160.16:407:00Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun1:512.212:560.06:416:59First Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:422.32:320.06:416:58First Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:382.34:050.06:426:57First Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:382.25:180.06:426:55Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:482.06:100.16:436:54Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:411.96:460.36:436:53Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat10:011.77:040.56:446:52Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun10:191.66:010.75:455:50Full Moon24Sun
25Mon12:181.111:331.23:590.95:501.05:455:49Full Moon25Mon
26Tue1:011.45:180.85:341.15:465:48Full Moon26Tue
27Wed2:381.36:130.65:111.25:465:47Full Moon27Wed
28Thu10:401.77:000.55:475:45Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri11:101.97:480.45:475:44Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:471.98:420.45:485:43Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 7:42 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 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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