Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : 8:05 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 55m at 9:43 am (2.1 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 - May 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:161.14:230.85:270.66:127:33Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:441.110:38 AM1.34:241.06:280.36:117:33New Moon2Wed
3Thu10:231.57:200.16:107:34New Moon3Thu
4Fri10:421.78:080.06:107:35New Moon4Fri
5Sat11:121.98:57-0.16:097:35New Moon5Sat
6Sun11:461.99:50-0.16:087:36Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:231.910:470.06:077:37Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue1:031.911:470.16:067:37Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:451.86:067:38First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:281.612:440.26:057:39First Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:121.51:320.36:047:39First Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:561.32:100.56:037:40First Quarter12Sat
13Sun11:191.14:461.12:370.61:471.16:037:41Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:561.111:071.02:530.74:000.96:027:41Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:421.13:000.95:100.76:017:42Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:341.09:36 AM1.32:551.05:540.56:017:42Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:231.46:320.36:007:43Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:471.67:090.16:007:44Full Moon18Fri
19Sat10:171.77:480.05:597:44Full Moon19Sat
20Sun10:501.98:31-0.15:597:45Full Moon20Sun
21Mon11:272.09:19-0.15:587:46Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:062.010:12-0.15:587:46Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:492.011:10-0.15:577:47Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:361.95:577:47Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri2:241.712:060.05:567:48Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:121.512:530.25:567:49Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun10:561.23:571.21:280.41:121.15:567:49Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon10:141.210:280.91:490.67:200.85:557:50Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:571.31:500.85:410.55:557:50Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed9:251.56:180.25:557:51Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu9:161.76:570.05:547:52Waning Crescent31Thu
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 2:54 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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