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 6h 31m 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 - Aug 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:571.29:580.66:147:49Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:361.02:360.910:350.89:140.86:157:49First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:291.24:230.66:157:48First Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:181.44:520.36:167:47First Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:451.65:300.16:167:46First Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:241.76:070.06:177:45Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:141.76:410.06:187:45Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:161.87:12-0.16:187:44Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:251.87:400.06:197:43Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:241.88:030.06:197:42Full Moon10Tue
11Wed10:111.88:220.16:207:41Full Moon11Wed
12Thu10:521.88:390.16:217:40Full Moon12Thu
13Fri11:311.78:540.36:217:39Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:111.69:060.46:227:38Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:551.49:120.66:227:37Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon4:550.91:471.27:540.89:100.76:237:36Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue2:431.12:531.09:350.78:400.96:247:35Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed2:561.311:380.66:247:34Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:251.51:270.46:257:33Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:051.82:590.26:257:32Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:531.94:240.06:267:31Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:532.15:32-0.26:277:30Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:062.16:26-0.36:277:29Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue8:292.17:11-0.26:287:28Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed9:452.17:49-0.16:287:27New Moon25Wed
26Thu10:512.08:190.16:297:25New Moon26Thu
27Fri11:561.88:370.46:297:24New Moon27Fri
28Sat1:141.58:410.76:307:23Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun3:301.03:101.37:400.88:270.96:307:22Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon2:051.25:191.19:100.77:471.06:317:21Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue1:551.410:550.66:327:20Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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