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 12h 16m 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 - Sep 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:212.16:550.06:327:18Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue9:541.97:220.26:337:17Full Moon2Tue
3Wed11:171.87:370.56:337:16Full Moon3Wed
4Thu2:260.912:531.55:220.87:360.86:347:15Full Moon4Thu
5Fri1:291.12:481.37:030.67:171.06:347:13Full Moon5Fri
6Sat12:201.48:200.56:357:12Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:331.69:380.36:367:11Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon1:051.911:080.36:367:10Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue1:452.012:530.26:377:09Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:302.02:410.26:377:07Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:202.04:190.26:387:06Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:131.95:270.26:387:05Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat5:131.96:150.26:397:04Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:311.86:510.36:397:02Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon8:581.77:130.46:407:01Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue10:171.77:150.66:407:00Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed11:151.67:040.76:416:59New Moon17Wed
18Thu1:301.012:191.54:420.96:560.96:426:57New Moon18Thu
19Fri1:431.46:030.86:461.16:426:56New Moon19Fri
20Sat3:241.37:020.66:311.26:436:55New Moon20Sat
21Sun11:521.77:550.56:436:54Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon8:520.46:446:52Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:261.99:590.36:446:51Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed1:082.111:260.26:456:50Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu1:582.212:580.16:456:48First Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:532.22:230.16:466:47First Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:532.23:410.16:476:46First Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:592.13:460.25:475:45Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:241.94:320.35:485:44Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue8:111.711:491.14:570.65:485:42Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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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