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 14h 06m 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 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:572.06:100.06:105:08Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:302.26:54-0.26:115:07Full Moon2Sun
3Mon10:072.27:39-0.26:115:07Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:472.28:28-0.26:125:06Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:292.19:25-0.16:135:05Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:310.06:145:04Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:132.011:370.16:155:04Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:591.812:290.26:155:03Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:461.61:040.46:165:02Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:311.41:220.56:175:02Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:191.29:311.01:250.76:185:01Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed9:311.08:541.11:560.91:130.96:195:01Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:101.33:350.66:195:00Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:261.54:270.36:205:00Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:581.75:090.16:214:59New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:351.95:50-0.16:224:59New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:142.16:34-0.36:234:58New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:562.27:21-0.46:244:58New Moon18Tue
19Wed10:412.28:14-0.46:244:57Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:282.19:13-0.46:254:57Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:14-0.36:264:57Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:162.011:09-0.26:274:56Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:051.711:490.06:284:56First Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:501.49:331.012:100.36:294:56First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:221.08:201.012:040.66:294:56First Quarter25Tue
26Wed7:381.25:240.56:304:55Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:491.54:500.26:314:55Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:121.75:16-0.16:324:55Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:491.95:50-0.46:334:55Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:292.06:26-0.56:344:55Full 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 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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