Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : 8:25 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 26m at 2:26 pm (1.2 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 - Sep 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:321.96:200.16:327:18Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:231.86:480.36:337:17Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon10:531.77:060.56:337:16New Moon3Mon
4Tue1:561.012:181.54:440.97:130.76:347:15New Moon4Tue
5Wed1:291.11:521.46:230.77:090.96:347:13New Moon5Wed
6Thu12:311.23:291.27:340.66:541.16:357:12Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:181.58:400.56:367:11Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:431.69:500.46:367:10Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun1:181.811:180.46:377:09Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon2:001.81:060.46:377:07First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:451.83:170.46:387:06First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:341.84:470.46:387:05First Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:251.85:420.46:397:04First Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:251.76:220.46:397:02Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:511.66:480.56:407:01Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun9:471.66:490.66:407:00Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:491.56:350.86:416:59Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue1:041.011:48 AM1.53:581.06:310.96:426:57Full Moon18Tue
19Wed12:351.112:561.45:250.86:301.06:426:56Full Moon19Wed
20Thu2:211.36:270.76:271.16:436:55Full Moon20Thu
21Fri3:571.27:200.66:161.26:436:53Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:140.56:446:52Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:091.89:130.46:446:51Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:481.910:270.36:456:50Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:332.011:550.36:456:48Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed2:242.11:200.26:466:47Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:192.02:360.36:476:46Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:182.03:450.36:476:45Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:271.84:410.56:486:43Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:531.65:150.66:486:42Waning Crescent30Sun
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 5:25 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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