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 58m 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 - Dec 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:102.07:03-0.56:344:55Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:501.97:42-0.56:354:55Full Moon2Tue
3Wed10:311.98:24-0.56:364:55Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:111.89:09-0.46:374:55Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:511.69:53-0.26:374:55Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat10:31-0.16:384:55Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:311.410:580.06:394:55Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:101.211:110.26:404:55Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:460.98:120.811:090.46:404:56Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed5:130.910:420.56:414:56Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu5:161.15:330.36:424:56Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri5:511.34:090.16:424:56Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat6:361.54:39-0.26:434:56Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun7:251.75:18-0.56:444:57Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon8:151.86:00-0.76:444:57New Moon15Mon
16Tue9:041.96:44-0.86:454:57New Moon16Tue
17Wed9:522.07:30-0.86:464:58New Moon17Wed
18Thu10:391.98:17-0.86:464:58New Moon18Thu
19Fri11:261.79:04-0.76:474:59Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat9:45-0.56:474:59Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:121.410:12-0.26:485:00Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:541.07:090.610:180.110:300.66:485:00First Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:170.66:090.89:470.36:495:01First Quarter23Tue
24Wed4:481.04:500.26:495:01First Quarter24Wed
25Thu5:021.34:38-0.26:505:02Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri5:411.55:00-0.56:505:02Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:311.65:31-0.76:505:03Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun7:241.66:05-0.86:515:04Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon8:161.76:39-0.86:515:04Full Moon29Mon
30Tue9:021.67:12-0.86:515:05Full Moon30Tue
31Wed7:44-0.76:525:06Full 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 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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