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 2h 29m at 2:21 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - Nov 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:382.48:00-0.36:095:09Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri11:252.49:06-0.36:105:08Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:23-0.36:115:07Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:172.311:38-0.26:125:07First Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:102.112:410.06:125:06First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:021.91:290.26:135:05First Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:511.51:570.56:145:04First Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:351.29:331.11:560.76:155:04Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:051.09:061.34:230.81:240.96:165:03Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat8:201.54:540.56:165:02Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun8:081.75:270.26:175:02Full Moon11Sun
12Mon8:301.86:000.06:185:01Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:001.96:32-0.16:195:01Full Moon13Tue
14Wed9:342.07:06-0.26:205:00Full Moon14Wed
15Thu10:112.07:45-0.26:204:59Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:502.08:29-0.16:214:59Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:321.99:22-0.16:224:59Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:220.06:234:58Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:161.811:150.16:244:58Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue1:011.711:550.26:254:57Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:461.512:220.36:264:57Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:331.29:361.012:360.56:264:57Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:290.98:421.012:390.912:370.66:274:56Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat6:471.22:490.66:284:56Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun6:561.53:580.36:294:56Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon7:291.74:48-0.16:304:56Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue8:102.05:35-0.46:314:55New Moon27Tue
28Wed8:542.16:24-0.66:314:55New Moon28Wed
29Thu9:412.27:15-0.76:324:55New Moon29Thu
30Fri10:292.28:11-0.86:334:55Waxing Crescent30Fri
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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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