Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : 8:30 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 43m at 10:47 am (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:40 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - Mar 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:060.612:410.87:000.48:360.26:215:54Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed1:050.910:030.26:205:55Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu1:401.111:480.16:195:56First Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:191.16:185:57First Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:031.23:410.16:175:57First Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:541.24:300.06:155:58First Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:541.25:040.06:145:59Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:161.25:250.06:135:59Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:561.25:340.06:126:00Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu9:061.25:420.06:116:01Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:021.15:540.16:106:01Full Moon11Fri
12Sat1:190.66:090.24:210.56:086:02Full Moon12Sat
13Sun12:490.66:210.35:330.46:076:02Full Moon13Sun
14Mon12:220.911:24 AM0.86:310.56:350.36:066:03Full Moon14Mon
15Tue2:180.811:39 AM1.06:330.67:390.16:056:04Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:140.712:091.26:160.78:530.16:046:04Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:471.310:240.06:026:05Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri1:321.511:58-0.16:016:06Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:201.56:006:06Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:121.51:26-0.15:596:07Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:111.42:54-0.15:586:08Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:301.34:07-0.15:566:08Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed8:381.24:520.05:556:09Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:051.25:180.25:546:09Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:080.75:310.33:530.65:536:10New Moon25Fri
26Sat12:010.85:380.55:080.55:516:11New Moon26Sat
27Sun12:321.011:22 AM0.95:400.76:020.45:506:11New Moon27Sun
28Mon1:500.910:42 AM1.15:390.86:490.35:496:12New Moon28Mon
29Tue3:080.910:58 AM1.25:340.87:350.25:486:12Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:261.38:260.25:476:13Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu12:011.49:260.25:456:14Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 3:38 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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