Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Island, MS

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ship Island, MS.
Next low tide : in 5h 36m at 6:47 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:29 am (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:43 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8744756
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Island, MS Tides - Jul 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:062.110:35-0.35:578:01Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:531.911:15-0.15:588:01Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat1:371.611:370.25:588:01Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun2:091.211:360.55:598:01First Quarter4Sun
5Mon8:161.010:590.75:598:01First Quarter5Mon
6Tue7:501.26:080.55:598:01First Quarter6Tue
7Wed6:491.36:130.26:008:01Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:351.56:310.06:008:00Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri7:101.76:52-0.16:018:00Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat7:541.87:16-0.26:018:00Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun8:411.87:41-0.26:028:00Full Moon11Sun
12Mon9:261.98:09-0.26:028:00Full Moon12Mon
13Tue10:091.98:38-0.26:037:59Full Moon13Tue
14Wed10:491.99:07-0.16:037:59Full Moon14Wed
15Thu11:281.89:350.06:047:59Full Moon15Thu
16Fri12:071.710:010.16:057:58Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:461.610:230.26:057:58Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:281.410:380.46:067:57Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon2:131.210:430.56:067:57Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:190.93:060.911:210.810:210.76:077:57Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:461.14:140.61:490.66:077:56Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu5:051.43:280.36:087:56Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri5:411.64:420.06:097:55Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat6:301.85:40-0.36:097:55Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun7:292.06:31-0.46:107:54Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon8:342.27:19-0.56:107:53Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue9:352.28:05-0.56:117:53New Moon27Tue
28Wed10:322.28:48-0.46:127:52New Moon28Wed
29Thu11:262.19:26-0.26:127:51New Moon29Thu
30Fri12:171.89:550.16:137:51Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat1:081.510:080.46:137:50Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 1:38 am — 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 13% 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 Waning Crescent (13% 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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