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 11h 45m 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 - Jan 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:211.47:00-0.56:525:06Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:561.37:24-0.56:525:07Full Moon2Mon
3Tue10:321.37:50-0.46:525:08Full Moon3Tue
4Wed11:091.28:18-0.46:525:09Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:461.18:45-0.36:535:09Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri9:10-0.26:535:10Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:251.09:32-0.16:535:11Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:060.87:130.59:480.010:270.56:535:12Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:490.54:220.69:510.26:535:12Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:360.86:040.26:535:13Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:131.05:080.06:535:14Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu6:021.24:04-0.36:535:15Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:591.44:47-0.56:535:16Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:561.55:30-0.76:535:17Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:491.66:13-0.96:525:17New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:391.56:54-0.96:525:18New Moon16Mon
17Tue10:271.47:34-0.86:525:19New Moon17Tue
18Wed11:131.28:10-0.66:525:20Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:561.08:40-0.46:525:21Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:00-0.26:515:22Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:320.75:230.59:050.09:270.46:515:23Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:500.45:190.68:500.16:515:24First Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:220.84:440.16:505:24First Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:250.94:49-0.16:505:25First Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:011.05:12-0.36:505:26Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:521.15:38-0.46:495:27Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:551.16:02-0.56:495:28Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat7:531.26:23-0.56:485:29Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:391.26:39-0.56:485:30Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:191.26:53-0.56:475:31Full Moon30Mon
31Tue9:561.27:10-0.46:475:31Full Moon31Tue
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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