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 3h 07m 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 - Apr 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:401.410:390.25:446:14Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat1:241.511:570.35:436:15First Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:111.45:426:15First Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:021.41:090.35:416:16First Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:591.32:160.35:396:17First Quarter5Tue
6Wed5:141.23:120.35:386:17Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu8:211.23:500.45:376:18Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:240.910:071.14:160.52:380.85:366:19Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:060.911:291.14:360.64:060.65:356:19Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun10:011.04:500.75:100.45:346:20Full Moon10Sun
11Mon1:001.19:53 AM1.24:570.96:050.25:326:20Full Moon11Mon
12Tue2:381.010:14 AM1.44:521.06:590.15:316:21Full Moon12Tue
13Wed10:451.67:570.05:306:22Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:231.79:020.05:296:22Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:051.810:170.05:286:23Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:521.811:330.05:276:23Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun1:421.75:266:24Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:321.612:420.15:256:25Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:221.41:420.25:246:25Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:211.22:320.45:226:26Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:361.09:411.13:050.62:230.95:216:27Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:271.111:021.03:210.74:100.75:206:27Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:201.23:240.95:050.55:196:28Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:281.010:43 AM1.34:171.06:450.46:187:29New Moon24Sun
25Mon10:271.47:210.36:177:29New Moon25Mon
26Tue10:451.57:570.26:167:30New Moon26Tue
27Wed11:121.68:340.26:157:30New Moon27Wed
28Thu11:431.79:160.26:157:31Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:191.710:030.26:147:32Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:571.710:590.26:137:32Waxing Crescent30Sat
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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