Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : in 4h 56m at 8:41 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:45 am (0.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:38 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - Feb 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:561.35:37-0.66:465:32Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:541.36:07-0.66:465:33Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:481.36:36-0.66:455:34Full Moon3Mon
4Tue10:401.17:04-0.56:445:35Full Moon4Tue
5Wed11:350.97:26-0.36:445:35Full Moon5Wed
6Thu3:100.47:41-0.16:470.36:435:36Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:360.72:450.67:430.18:230.26:425:37Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat3:010.42:080.87:280.210:340.06:415:38Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:261.06:415:39Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:011.12:06-0.16:405:40Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:441.23:42-0.36:395:40Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:351.24:34-0.46:385:41Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:421.25:18-0.56:375:42Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:211.25:54-0.56:375:43Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:421.26:23-0.46:365:44Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:311.16:40-0.36:355:44New Moon16Sun
17Mon10:091.06:47-0.26:345:45New Moon17Mon
18Tue10:451.06:52-0.16:335:46New Moon18Tue
19Wed2:270.46:580.04:590.36:325:47New Moon19Wed
20Thu2:160.47:040.16:040.36:315:48Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:010.712:160.57:070.37:010.26:305:48Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:450.612:290.77:070.38:040.26:295:49Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:340.512:590.96:530.49:220.16:285:50Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:371.011:040.16:275:50Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue2:191.16:265:51First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:051.212:430.06:255:52First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:571.32:18-0.16:245:53First Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:011.33:41-0.26:235:53Waxing Gibbous28Fri
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 12:13 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 5% 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 (5% 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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