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 2h 55m 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 - Dec 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:081.511:360.06:344:55Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:561.311:580.26:354:55Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:480.98:240.912:040.46:364:55Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon6:291.12:280.56:364:55Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue6:311.43:470.16:374:55Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:061.74:40-0.36:384:55Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu7:502.05:30-0.66:394:55Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri8:382.16:20-0.86:394:55New Moon8Fri
9Sat9:272.27:11-0.96:404:55New Moon9Sat
10Sun10:162.28:06-0.96:414:56New Moon10Sun
11Mon11:042.09:03-0.86:414:56Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue11:511.810:00-0.66:424:56Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed10:48-0.46:434:56Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:331.511:18-0.16:434:57First Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:071.211:250.16:444:57First Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:190.87:500.811:060.36:454:57First Quarter16Sat
17Sun7:210.95:390.46:454:58First Quarter17Sun
18Mon5:361.15:220.16:464:58Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue5:561.25:22-0.16:464:58Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed6:351.45:30-0.36:474:59Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu7:201.55:49-0.46:484:59Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri8:061.56:15-0.56:485:00Full Moon22Fri
23Sat8:491.66:45-0.66:495:00Full Moon23Sat
24Sun9:311.67:19-0.66:495:01Full Moon24Sun
25Mon10:111.67:54-0.66:495:02Full Moon25Mon
26Tue10:501.68:29-0.66:505:02Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:301.59:04-0.56:505:03Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu9:34-0.46:515:03Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:111.39:57-0.26:515:04Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:551.010:090.06:515:05Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun1:420.75:080.79:580.26:525:05Third Quarter31Sun
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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