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 10h 51m at 10:47 am (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:41 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - Dec 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:321.56:05-0.16:344:55Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:001.66:29-0.26:354:55Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:321.66:56-0.26:364:55Full Moon3Sat
4Sun10:051.67:26-0.26:374:55Full Moon4Sun
5Mon10:401.67:58-0.26:384:55Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:161.58:33-0.26:384:55Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:531.49:10-0.16:394:55Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:470.06:404:55Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:311.310:210.16:404:56Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:101.110:490.26:414:56Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:480.98:270.811:100.36:424:56Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon8:030.911:190.46:434:56Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue6:321.06:120.36:434:56Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:571.24:170.16:444:57Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu7:361.44:53-0.26:444:57Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri8:181.65:33-0.46:454:57Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat9:011.76:15-0.66:464:58New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:451.86:59-0.76:464:58New Moon18Sun
19Mon10:281.77:43-0.76:474:59New Moon19Mon
20Tue11:121.68:28-0.66:474:59Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:531.49:11-0.56:485:00Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:48-0.36:485:00Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:311.110:14-0.16:495:01First Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:550.87:190.710:220.16:495:01First Quarter24Sat
25Sun7:180.810:040.36:505:02First Quarter25Sun
26Mon7:220.95:280.16:505:02First Quarter26Mon
27Tue7:071.15:35-0.16:505:03Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:581.25:50-0.26:515:04Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu7:311.26:05-0.46:515:04Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri8:071.36:19-0.46:515:05Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat8:451.46:36-0.56:525:06Full Moon31Sat
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 2% 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 (2% 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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