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 9h 48m 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 - Nov 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:211.55:020.66:105:08Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:101.65:420.46:115:07Full Moon2Wed
3Thu9:291.76:170.36:115:07Full Moon3Thu
4Fri9:561.86:530.26:125:06Full Moon4Fri
5Sat10:271.87:290.16:135:05Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun11:011.88:080.16:145:04Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:371.88:520.26:155:04Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:430.26:155:03Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:171.710:370.36:165:02Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:001.611:270.46:175:02Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:441.512:080.46:185:01Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:311.39:571.112:410.56:195:01Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:241.19:341.112:291.11:060.76:195:00Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon9:360.99:161.12:320.91:240.86:205:00Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:100.98:181.33:470.61:300.96:214:59Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed8:191.54:380.46:224:59Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu8:451.65:230.16:234:58New Moon17Thu
18Fri9:191.86:08-0.16:244:58New Moon18Fri
19Sat9:561.96:54-0.26:244:57New Moon19Sat
20Sun10:362.07:42-0.36:254:57Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon11:181.98:35-0.36:264:57Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:31-0.26:274:56Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:011.810:28-0.16:284:56Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:451.611:160.06:294:56First Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:241.411:510.26:304:56First Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:471.18:531.012:090.46:304:55First Quarter26Sat
27Sun8:290.78:461.16:160.712:080.66:314:55Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon8:441.25:530.56:324:55Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue8:281.35:430.26:334:55Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed8:131.45:470.16:344:55Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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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