Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : in 1h 55m at 8:25 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:48 am (1.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:37 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - Mar 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:491.110:400.06:215:54Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri1:281.26:205:55Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:111.312:510.06:195:56Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:581.33:26-0.16:185:57Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:501.34:27-0.16:175:57Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue4:531.25:11-0.16:155:58Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed6:261.25:45-0.16:145:59Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu8:341.26:06-0.16:135:59Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri9:371.16:060.06:126:00Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:331.16:000.26:116:01New Moon10Sat
11Sun12:290.55:590.34:250.46:106:01New Moon11Sun
12Mon10:450.76:010.45:340.36:086:02New Moon12Mon
13Tue1:130.910:41 AM0.96:000.66:330.16:076:02New Moon13Tue
14Wed2:520.811:05 AM1.15:510.77:330.06:066:03Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu11:381.38:41-0.16:056:04Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:191.510:05-0.16:046:04Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat1:061.611:38-0.26:026:05Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun1:571.76:016:06First Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:521.61:06-0.26:006:06First Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:521.52:31-0.25:596:07First Quarter20Tue
21Wed5:071.43:45-0.15:586:08Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu8:121.24:350.05:566:08Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri10:011.15:010.25:556:09Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat11:280.811:241.05:090.43:590.55:546:09Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:070.95:080.65:170.35:536:10Full Moon25Sun
26Mon12:521.010:18 AM1.14:580.86:130.25:516:11Full Moon26Mon
27Tue2:280.910:19 AM1.34:380.97:030.15:506:11Full Moon27Tue
28Wed10:431.47:520.05:496:12Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu11:151.58:460.15:486:12Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri11:531.69:520.15:476:13Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat12:351.611:140.15:456:14Waning Gibbous31Sat
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 11:36 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 11% 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 (11% 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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