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 7h 14m 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 - May 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:021.111:131.03:440.74:380.86:137:33Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed10:371.23:160.95:520.56:127:33Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:511.46:300.36:117:34Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:291.67:030.16:107:34New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:481.77:360.06:097:35New Moon5Sat
6Sun10:161.98:10-0.16:087:36New Moon6Sun
7Mon10:481.98:50-0.16:077:36New Moon7Mon
8Tue11:252.09:370.06:077:37Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:052.010:340.06:067:38Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:491.911:380.16:057:38Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:361.96:047:39Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat2:241.812:360.16:047:40First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:141.61:200.26:037:40First Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:071.41:530.46:027:41First Quarter14Mon
15Tue11:081.15:191.12:140.51:201.06:027:42First Quarter15Tue
16Wed10:091.111:261.02:220.73:390.76:017:42Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu8:231.32:061.05:000.46:007:43Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri8:211.65:580.06:007:44Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:511.96:49-0.35:597:44Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:312.17:41-0.55:597:45Full Moon20Sun
21Mon10:142.38:36-0.65:587:45Full Moon21Mon
22Tue11:012.49:36-0.65:587:46Full Moon22Tue
23Wed11:492.410:41-0.55:577:47Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:392.311:45-0.35:577:47Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri1:292.15:567:48Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat2:151.812:38-0.15:567:48Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:521.41:120.25:567:49Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon10:331.11:220.55:557:50Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue9:291.21:050.76:410.75:557:50Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed9:051.36:290.45:557:51Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu8:061.56:340.25:547:51Waning Crescent31Thu
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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