Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:31 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 34m 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 - Feb 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:281.06:465:32First Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:551.12:51-0.26:465:32First Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:331.23:49-0.46:455:33First Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:191.34:38-0.56:455:34First Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:171.35:21-0.66:445:35Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:321.35:59-0.66:435:36Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu7:501.36:32-0.66:435:37Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri8:471.36:59-0.66:425:38Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat9:311.37:16-0.56:415:38Full Moon9Sat
10Sun10:101.27:25-0.46:405:39Full Moon10Sun
11Mon10:501.17:31-0.36:395:40Full Moon11Mon
12Tue11:340.97:35-0.16:395:41Full Moon12Tue
13Wed2:370.47:350.16:290.26:385:42Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:290.712:440.67:280.27:500.16:375:42Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri1:530.51:000.87:010.49:240.06:365:43Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat1:301.111:15-0.26:355:44Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun2:101.36:345:45Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:571.512:56-0.46:335:46Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:521.62:33-0.66:325:46Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:581.63:57-0.76:325:47Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:201.64:58-0.86:315:48Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri7:521.65:44-0.86:305:49Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat9:131.56:21-0.76:295:49Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:271.36:47-0.46:285:50New Moon24Sun
25Mon2:200.47:01-0.14:250.46:265:51New Moon25Mon
26Tue1:330.57:010.26:120.26:255:52New Moon26Tue
27Wed1:400.812:200.76:450.47:330.16:245:52Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu3:360.612:121.06:090.58:550.06:235:53Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:391.210:35-0.16:225:54Waxing Crescent29Fri
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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