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 : 12:31 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 51m at 2:21 am (1.5 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 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:271.67:490.66:327:19New Moon1Sat
2Sun3:050.912:261.55:480.97:480.86:327:18New Moon2Sun
3Mon12:531.02:121.37:110.77:391.06:337:17Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:351.35:011.18:230.67:021.16:337:16Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:561.69:420.46:347:14Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu1:301.811:180.36:357:13Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri2:122.012:590.16:357:12First Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:032.22:340.06:367:11First Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:592.24:07-0.16:367:09First Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:022.25:20-0.16:377:08Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:182.16:130.06:377:07Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed8:052.06:500.16:387:06Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu9:571.97:130.46:387:05Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:231.77:190.66:397:03Full Moon14Fri
15Sat1:471.012:521.55:180.97:120.96:397:02Full Moon15Sat
16Sun12:551.12:321.36:460.76:521.16:407:01Full Moon16Sun
17Mon11:551.67:500.56:417:00Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue8:490.46:416:58Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:221.89:510.46:426:57Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:561.911:060.46:426:56Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:372.012:380.46:436:54Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:242.02:200.46:436:53Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:161.94:120.36:446:52Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon4:131.95:200.36:446:51Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue5:161.86:010.46:456:49Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:371.76:230.46:466:48Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu8:481.76:280.66:466:47Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:261.66:270.76:476:46Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat1:021.011:471.14:131.06:250.96:476:44New Moon29Sat
30Sun12:241.44:450.85:161.15:485:43New Moon30Sun
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 7:26 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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