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 5h 29m 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 - Jun 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:361.45:547:52First Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:231.212:200.45:547:53First Quarter2Thu
3Fri9:461.112:440.65:547:53First Quarter3Fri
4Sat9:211.212:590.74:150.75:537:54Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun8:061.35:140.45:537:54Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon8:221.66:010.15:537:55Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue8:571.86:46-0.15:537:55Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:371.97:32-0.35:537:56Full Moon8Wed
9Thu10:192.18:18-0.45:537:56Full Moon9Thu
10Fri11:022.19:06-0.35:537:57Full Moon10Fri
11Sat11:452.09:53-0.25:537:57Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:281.910:39-0.15:537:57Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:091.711:170.15:537:58Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue1:441.411:430.35:537:58Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:011.211:510.55:537:58Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu8:511.111:380.75:537:59Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri8:491.26:450.55:537:59Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat8:531.36:510.45:547:59Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:401.47:000.25:548:00Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon8:191.57:080.15:548:00Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue8:441.67:190.05:548:00Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed9:181.77:370.05:548:00New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:531.88:010.05:558:00New Moon23Thu
24Fri10:281.88:270.05:558:01New Moon24Fri
25Sat11:031.88:560.05:558:01New Moon25Sat
26Sun11:391.79:250.05:568:01Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:161.69:550.15:568:01Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:551.510:220.25:568:01Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed1:351.410:470.35:578:01Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu2:181.211:050.55:578:01First Quarter30Thu
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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