Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : in 50m at 7:52 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:00 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:36 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - Apr 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:490.811:521.14:510.54:130.45:456:14Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri9:401.14:490.85:290.25:446:15New Moon2Fri
3Sat1:541.09:42 AM1.44:221.06:33-0.15:426:15New Moon3Sat
4Sun10:091.77:34-0.25:416:16New Moon4Sun
5Mon10:461.98:41-0.35:406:16Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:292.09:59-0.35:396:17Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:172.011:27-0.25:386:18Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu1:081.95:366:18First Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:001.812:54-0.15:356:19First Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:511.62:170.05:346:19First Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:431.43:320.25:336:20First Quarter11Sun
12Mon8:151.24:260.35:326:21Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:500.99:471.14:470.51:290.95:316:21Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:240.911:051.14:070.73:370.75:306:22Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu9:571.03:400.94:410.55:286:23Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:341.08:46 AM1.23:121.05:250.35:276:23Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:541.46:030.25:266:24Full Moon17Sat
18Sun9:201.56:410.15:256:24Full Moon18Sun
19Mon9:511.77:210.05:246:25Full Moon19Mon
20Tue10:261.88:070.05:236:26Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:051.89:020.05:226:26Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu11:481.910:080.05:216:27Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:361.911:160.15:206:28Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat1:271.85:196:28Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:211.712:150.16:187:29Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:201.52:040.26:177:29Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:401.22:420.46:167:30Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed10:481.010:481.13:070.63:130.86:157:31Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu9:571.23:120.94:540.56:147:31Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri9:031.46:020.16:137:32Waning Crescent30Fri
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 10:56 pm — 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 19% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (19% illuminated). This places Ship Island, MS in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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