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 1h 35m 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 - Oct 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:231.35:490.54:531.35:485:42New Moon1Mon
2Tue10:281.96:470.35:495:41New Moon2Tue
3Wed11:032.17:460.25:505:40Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu11:462.38:560.15:505:38Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri10:210.05:515:37Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:362.311:520.05:515:36First Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:322.31:160.05:525:35First Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:312.22:340.15:535:34First Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:332.03:400.25:535:32Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed4:481.84:230.45:545:31Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu8:311.611:141.14:400.75:555:30Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri10:171.410:381.22:381.04:310.95:555:29Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:551.39:461.44:310.84:041.25:565:28Full Moon13Sat
14Sun9:211.75:330.55:565:27Full Moon14Sun
15Mon9:371.86:200.35:575:26Full Moon15Mon
16Tue10:042.07:030.25:585:24Full Moon16Tue
17Wed10:362.17:460.25:585:23Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu11:142.18:360.25:595:22Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri11:562.19:370.26:005:21Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat10:550.36:005:20Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun12:442.012:150.36:015:19Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:361.91:230.36:025:18Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:291.82:170.46:035:17Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:251.72:510.56:035:16Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu4:331.510:561.13:080.76:045:15Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri8:581.310:081.11:021.13:130.96:055:14Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat10:441.28:501.33:100.83:061.06:055:13Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun8:261.54:250.66:065:12Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon8:461.85:200.36:075:11New Moon29Mon
30Tue9:182.16:110.06:085:11New Moon30Tue
31Wed9:552.27:03-0.26:085:10New Moon31Wed
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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