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 9m at 7:23 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:561.37:30-0.56:525:06New Moon1Tue
2Wed10:321.37:51-0.46:525:07New Moon2Wed
3Thu11:071.18:11-0.36:525:08Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:431.08:30-0.26:525:09Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:45-0.16:535:09Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:210.85:530.58:540.08:050.46:535:10Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:000.63:260.68:540.111:010.36:535:11First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:380.43:300.76:420.26:535:12First Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:000.95:230.16:535:12First Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:411.14:53-0.16:535:13First Quarter10Thu
11Fri5:341.34:17-0.46:535:14Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:351.44:50-0.66:535:15Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:381.55:28-0.76:535:16Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:361.56:06-0.86:535:17Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:291.56:43-0.86:535:17Full Moon15Tue
16Wed10:191.47:18-0.76:525:18Full Moon16Wed
17Thu11:081.27:48-0.66:525:19Full Moon17Thu
18Fri11:550.98:10-0.36:525:20Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:140.58:21-0.17:330.36:525:21Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:370.64:010.68:150.110:050.26:515:22Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:560.33:270.87:390.26:515:23Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:281.03:420.06:515:24Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:581.14:12-0.36:505:24Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:411.24:50-0.46:505:25Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri5:371.25:26-0.56:505:26Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:491.25:59-0.66:495:27Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:571.26:28-0.66:495:28Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:461.26:49-0.56:485:29Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:261.27:02-0.56:485:30New Moon29Tue
30Wed10:011.17:11-0.46:475:30New Moon30Wed
31Thu10:361.07:20-0.36:475:31New Moon31Thu
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 10:54 am — 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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