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 : 10:33 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 6m at 2:00 am (1.3 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 - Jul 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:371.310:330.45:578:01Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:591.02:150.910:510.910:050.65:588:01Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri5:551.25:290.55:588:01Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:101.45:120.25:588:01Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:321.75:39-0.15:598:01Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:131.96:16-0.35:598:01Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:062.06:55-0.46:008:01Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed8:052.07:33-0.46:008:00Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu9:032.08:08-0.46:018:00New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:532.08:39-0.36:018:00New Moon10Fri
11Sat10:381.99:06-0.26:028:00New Moon11Sat
12Sun11:181.89:280.06:028:00New Moon12Sun
13Mon11:561.79:430.16:037:59Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:341.59:520.36:037:59Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed1:141.39:520.56:047:59Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:150.91:551.18:300.89:400.66:047:58Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri4:021.02:380.811:020.78:290.76:057:58First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:501.25:370.66:067:57First Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:161.45:090.36:067:57First Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:531.64:580.16:077:57First Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:401.75:36-0.16:077:56Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:371.96:15-0.26:087:56Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:422.06:53-0.36:087:55Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri8:472.17:29-0.46:097:55Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat9:462.18:04-0.46:107:54Full Moon25Sat
26Sun10:392.08:35-0.26:107:53Full Moon26Sun
27Mon11:321.98:590.06:117:53Full Moon27Mon
28Tue12:251.69:120.36:117:52Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:070.81:271.37:170.89:070.66:127:51Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:181.03:260.99:280.78:330.76:137:51Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri3:181.312:080.56:137:50Third Quarter31Fri
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 6:16 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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