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 55m 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 - May 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:401.711:570.36:127:33Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon2:261.66:117:34First Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:141.512:510.46:107:34First Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:061.31:360.46:097:35First Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:121.22:140.56:087:36First Quarter5Thu
6Fri10:571.110:351.02:450.73:160.96:087:36Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:361.13:080.84:420.76:077:37Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:111.09:38 AM1.33:210.95:430.46:067:38Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:391.56:340.26:057:38Full Moon9Mon
10Tue10:051.77:230.06:057:39Full Moon10Tue
11Wed10:391.98:12-0.16:047:40Full Moon11Wed
12Thu11:162.09:05-0.26:037:40Full Moon12Thu
13Fri11:572.010:02-0.26:027:41Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:402.011:03-0.16:027:42Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:251.96:017:42Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon2:091.712:010.16:017:43Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:481.512:490.26:007:43Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:121.21:220.45:597:44Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu10:141.29:540.91:400.67:200.95:597:45Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri10:091.21:410.87:010.75:587:45Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:071.36:420.55:587:46Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:451.46:460.35:577:47Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:261.67:060.25:577:47New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:441.77:310.15:577:48New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:121.88:000.15:567:48New Moon25Wed
26Thu10:441.88:320.05:567:49New Moon26Thu
27Fri11:171.89:070.15:557:50Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:531.89:460.15:557:50Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:311.710:280.25:557:51Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon1:101.711:090.25:557:51Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue1:521.511:480.35:547:52First Quarter31Tue
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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