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 10h 20m 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 - Dec 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:041.212:290.36:344:55First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:471.09:190.912:410.46:354:55First Quarter2Thu
3Fri9:180.78:420.96:500.612:380.66:364:55Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:131.13:480.46:374:55Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:281.44:320.16:374:55Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon8:001.65:14-0.26:384:55Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue8:381.85:56-0.46:394:55Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:181.96:41-0.66:404:55Full Moon8Wed
9Thu10:022.07:30-0.76:404:55Full Moon9Thu
10Fri10:472.08:23-0.76:414:56Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:341.99:20-0.76:424:56Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:17-0.66:424:56Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:211.711:05-0.46:434:56Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:051.411:38-0.16:444:57Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:401.08:420.811:500.26:444:57Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu8:080.911:310.46:454:57Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:411.15:340.26:464:58Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:581.35:26-0.16:464:58Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:171.45:39-0.36:474:59Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:511.56:03-0.56:474:59Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue8:281.66:30-0.66:485:00New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:071.67:00-0.66:485:00New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:451.67:32-0.66:495:01New Moon23Thu
24Fri10:241.68:07-0.66:495:01New Moon24Fri
25Sat11:031.58:45-0.56:505:02Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:421.49:22-0.46:505:02Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:57-0.36:505:03Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:211.210:24-0.26:515:04Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed1:001.010:410.06:515:04First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:400.88:030.610:470.16:515:05First Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:060.710:310.36:525:06First Quarter31Fri
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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