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 49m 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 - Aug 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:291.62:430.26:147:49Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:021.84:210.06:147:49Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:451.95:23-0.26:157:48Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue5:372.06:14-0.36:167:47Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:402.06:57-0.36:167:46Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:571.97:34-0.26:177:45Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:111.98:03-0.16:187:45New Moon7Fri
8Sat10:061.88:220.06:187:44New Moon8Sat
9Sun10:491.78:310.26:197:43New Moon9Sun
10Mon11:291.68:360.36:197:42New Moon10Mon
11Tue12:091.58:370.56:207:41Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:150.812:541.36:370.88:330.76:217:40Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu3:000.91:471.17:550.78:220.86:217:39Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:411.15:080.99:120.77:450.96:227:38Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat2:051.310:460.66:227:37Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun2:391.512:350.46:237:36First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:201.72:160.36:247:35First Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:071.83:570.16:247:34First Quarter18Tue
19Wed5:021.95:100.06:257:33First Quarter19Wed
20Thu6:062.05:57-0.16:257:32Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:242.06:35-0.16:267:31Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat8:462.07:07-0.16:267:30Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:001.97:330.16:277:29Full Moon23Sun
24Mon11:091.87:510.36:287:28Full Moon24Mon
25Tue12:301.57:570.66:287:27Full Moon25Tue
26Wed2:221.02:351.37:070.77:450.96:297:26Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:001.24:521.18:340.57:031.06:297:24Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:091.610:070.36:307:23Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat1:431.812:000.26:307:22Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:252.01:540.16:317:21Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:132.13:400.06:327:20Third Quarter31Mon
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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