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 2h 23m 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 - Jun 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:192.38:51-0.55:547:52New Moon1Tue
2Wed11:052.39:40-0.45:547:53New Moon2Wed
3Thu11:502.110:29-0.25:547:53Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:332.011:110.05:547:54Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat1:131.711:410.25:537:54Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun1:481.511:540.45:537:55First Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:151.211:490.65:537:55First Quarter7Mon
8Tue8:461.111:200.85:537:55First Quarter8Tue
9Wed8:221.16:310.65:537:56First Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:121.36:230.45:537:56Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:331.56:180.25:537:57Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:131.66:290.15:537:57Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:591.86:54-0.15:537:58Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:461.97:23-0.25:537:58Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:311.97:56-0.25:537:58Full Moon15Tue
16Wed10:132.08:30-0.25:537:59Full Moon16Wed
17Thu10:542.09:06-0.25:537:59Full Moon17Thu
18Fri11:342.09:41-0.25:547:59Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:151.910:130.05:547:59Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:581.710:400.15:548:00Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon1:431.410:550.45:548:00Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:161.02:291.110:221.010:480.65:548:00Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed6:551.16:320.65:558:00Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu5:321.45:130.35:558:00Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri5:541.65:190.05:558:01Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:361.96:02-0.35:558:01Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:292.16:46-0.55:568:01Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:272.27:29-0.55:568:01Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:232.28:11-0.55:568:01New Moon29Tue
30Wed10:152.28:50-0.45:578:01New Moon30Wed
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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