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 40m at 8:53 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 4:38 pm (1.0 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 - Jan 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:530.95:390.26:525:06First Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:201.24:240.06:525:07First Quarter2Sun
3Mon5:031.43:55-0.46:525:07Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:591.64:39-0.66:525:08Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:031.75:23-0.86:535:09Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu8:051.76:06-0.96:535:10Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri9:011.76:47-0.96:535:10Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:511.57:24-0.86:535:11Full Moon8Sat
9Sun10:351.47:55-0.76:535:12Full Moon9Sun
10Mon11:151.18:19-0.56:535:13Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:510.98:33-0.36:535:14Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed4:500.48:36-0.17:160.46:535:14Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:210.64:310.58:260.19:450.36:535:15Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:360.43:200.77:540.26:535:16Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:170.94:280.16:535:17Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:451.04:38-0.16:525:18Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:261.15:00-0.36:525:19Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:171.25:25-0.46:525:20Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:191.25:49-0.56:525:20Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:231.36:11-0.66:525:21Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri8:181.36:30-0.66:515:22Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat9:041.36:48-0.66:515:23New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:471.37:07-0.66:515:24New Moon23Sun
24Mon10:281.27:25-0.56:505:25New Moon24Mon
25Tue11:121.07:42-0.46:505:26New Moon25Tue
26Wed7:55-0.26:495:27Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:010.83:180.48:000.07:450.26:495:27Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:570.52:040.67:490.29:520.16:485:28Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat2:190.96:485:29First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:531.112:12-0.16:475:30First Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:371.32:16-0.46:475:31First 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 12:45 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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